When planning a shoot in a country where you don’t hold citizenship several important factors come into play. One critical item that must be taken care of before departure is to ensure that you have the required visas. Arriving in a country without the correct documentation could mean a denied entry and spell disaster for you shoot.
Some countries will issue a visa upon your arrival, but it is not a common procedure. Most visas must be obtained before leaving your home country and could take weeks to months to be issued. You will almost certainly need a visa if you plan to remain in a foreign country for a longer period (usually more than 90 days).
You are also responsible for ensuring that your passport contains empty visa pages. If the pages of your passport have become filled with visas or entry and exit stamps you will need to apply for a new passport before your travel.
You can look up specific visa requirements by citizenship here: http://www.visahq.com/citizens/
At the Global Media Desk we highly recommend that you use local crews whenever possible. With local crews you don’t have to worry about the hassle of visa requirements and you get an expert in area. It’s a win win for everyone!