Requirements for a photo permission in Lebanon

Hi!

Can anyone share details about current permission requirements to shoot in the Palestinian refugee camps and overall in Lebanon? I’m coming in few days there..

I googled a lot and just found some outdated informations. I believe I need to go to Ministry of Information or Ministry of Defense with the press card + a letter from the agency/publisher.

My questions are:
- which ministry?
- how long it can take to get the permissions (i guess these permissions are the easiest ones to get there)
- what should be stated in the letter?
- is it better to state that I’m coming as a photojournalist or tourist at the airport’s security check?
- is there any problem to arrive at the BEY airport full of photography gear? i heard that the customs officer can confiscate it as you can look as a seller. does the press card/letter can save me from this situation?

Note: I am NOT interested in the south of Lebanon and I know it takes time to get the permissions there both from the gov and hezbollah.

Thanks in advance,
feel free to contact me off the LS ls@bartskowron.com

-bart

by Bart Skowron at 2012-08-31 00:39:29 UTC | Bookmark | | Report spam→