Hai Phong City

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Financial support policies for film production in Hai Phong City

Hai Phong, the port city by the sea, is a place where history, industry, and urban life coexist in a space rich with identity. The hallmark of the 'Port Land' is reflected in its French-architectural quarters, historical monuments, traditional craft villages, and the iconic red of flamboyant flowers lining the streets. Beyond its long-standing urban beauty, Hai Phong possesses a system of seaports, modern industrial zones, and diverse island landscapes. From the vibrant rhythm of the city center to the scenery of Cat Ba, Do Son, and coastal rural areas, the city offers multiple layers of space and distinct visual palettes. For filmmakers, in particular, Hai Phong is a high-potential 'open studio.' The combination of urban architecture, heritage, craft villages, maritime industry, and island landscapes allows the city to accommodate various filming location requirements, ranging from historical and contemporary settings to stories deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture. Compiled by PTIT - Image source: Internet

Overview

Processing time around 15 days

Well-developed infrastructure

Field support

Diverse locations

SUPPORT TYPES IN HAI PHONG CITY

Support / fee waiver policies

Exemption or reduction of entrance and filming fees at state-managed historical sites and scenic landmarks.Condition: Applicable to documentaries, promotional projects, and non-commercial tourism campaigns. Requires an official approval letter from the Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Investment incentives and direct financial support for projects focused on the development of the film industry and cultural creativity.Condition: Organizations and individuals with film production projects or those involving the utilization of cultural heritage sites within the territory.
Value Added Tax (VAT) refund for expenses incurred during film production and shooting.Condition: Film projects with foreign elements that meet the criteria for promoting the culture, tourism, country, and people of Vietnam.

Logistics support

Authorization for the partial use of sidewalks and roadways for mobile parking and the staging of filming equipment.Condition: Requires a valid filming permit and written approval of the traffic diversion plan from the Department of Transport or the District People's Committee.
Priority processing for temporary import and re-export procedures for specialized filming equipment and machinery from abroad.Condition: Applicable to international co-production projects that provide complete documentation and a pre-declared equipment manifest to Customs authorities.
Local authorities will coordinate traffic diversion, temporary cordoning, and ensure security and order at public filming locations.Condition: Submit an official request letter along with the scene breakdown to the local Ward/District Police at least 3-5 working days in advance.

Accommodation support

Special preferential rates (10% - 30% discount off the listed price) are applied to our network of 3-5 star hotels.Condition: Applicable to production crews booking in bulk (typically 10 rooms or more) or requiring long-term stays at accommodation facilities that are official partners (Vendors) of the platform.
Support in connecting film crews with the city's tourism stimulus packages (including discounts on accommodation, and complimentary vouchers for dining, laundry, and script-reading meeting rooms).Condition: Applicable to film projects that directly contribute to the promotion of Hai Phong's culture and tourism, with official written confirmation or sponsorship from the Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
We provide a network of serviced apartments and homestays near filming locations, offering exclusive monthly rental discounts for production crews, logistics teams, or cast members requiring privacy.Condition: The production team must sign a long-term accommodation contract (exceeding 15 days or 1 month) facilitated by the designated local field support coordinator.

International crew / project support

Visa and entry procedure supportCondition: The production crew/cast list must be approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism or other competent authorities.
Support for filming permit procedures for projects involving foreign elementsCondition: Film projects invested in or co-produced by foreign organizations or individuals, with scripts compliant with the regulations of the Vietnam Cinema Law
Priority customs clearance procedures (temporary import and re-export of equipment) for equipment brought into Vietnam from abroad.Condition: The production crew must have been granted a filming permit in Vietnam and must provide an equipment packing list that matches the customs declaration documents.