A permit is required when filming happens where or when the public is not normally allowed (including outside 9 a.m.
Lead time Submit at least 30 days before the requested date
Fees $50 nonrefundable special use application fee, plus cost recovery for processing and monitoring based on location, size and complexity
| Do you need one? | A permit is required when filming happens where or when the public is not normally allowed (including outside 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. staff hours), when it uses models, sets or props, or when it would add park monitoring costs. The City of San Antonio's film permit does not cover the Missions. |
| Who issues it | National Park Service, San Antonio Missions NHP special use permits office. |
| Lead time | Submit at least 30 days before the requested date. |
| Fees | $50 nonrefundable special use application fee, plus cost recovery for processing and monitoring based on location, size and complexity. |
| Hours and noise | Staff hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; shooting outside them requires a permit. |
| Drones | Prohibited within park boundaries unless approved in writing by the superintendent. |
From the official pages: San Antonio Missions NHP - Permits ↗︎. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you shoot. Not legal advice. Photo: Zereshk, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons.