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How to apply for permission to take photos or film at one of Swedavia’s ten airports

Swedavia airports are civilian protection objects. To photograph and perform news work at the airports, permission is always required.

Apply for a video and photography permit at any of our ten airports. Swedavia's airports are restricted properties. If you wish to carry out photography and press activities at our airports, you always need a permit.
For visits to transit areas, i.e. the area after security control, an approved case/invitation and escort are required. There is a ban on photography in and in the direction of security control. In the event of extraordinary events or for operational reasons, journalists may be referred to a special location or the application for a photography permit may be temporarily refused. 


Apply for a photography and video permit (journalist permit):


Use the form below for your application and plan far enough in advance (preferably 48 hours). If you have an urgent need for a permit and wish to apply on short notice, please contact Swedavia's press office at 010-109 01 00.


Contact information: Contact Swedavia's press office.


To apply for a commercial photography/video permit:


Please contact Airport Visitor Services with your inquiry.

Rules of conduct for photography and video at our airports:


•    For visits to transit areas, i.e. the area after security control, an approved case/invitation and escort are required.
•    There is a ban on photography in and in the direction of security control. Gates may not be photographed.
•    Airport operations and safety must not be affected. Passengers and passenger flows must not be disrupted or stopped.
•    The individual who has submitted the application must be the same person who comes to the airport.
•    The airport is home to many different operators. Permission must be obtained from these operators if they are to be included. The permit must also include the name of the operator's contact person.
•    Do not photograph or film staff or passengers who have not been asked and given their consent to participate.
•    Permits issued for photography/video only apply to the approved areas and purpose at our airports.
•    The approval of permit applications is conditional on adherence to the airport’s rules of conduct.
•    The approved permit must be brought with you and presented to security guards on request.

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Use the form below for your application and apply well in advance, preferably 48 hours before your visit. For urgent requests for permission, please contact Swedavia’s press office at +46 10 109 01 00.

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Application for permission to take photos/film

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