Vinh Hoi Church
158 Ben Van Don, Khanh Hoi Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Production ready
PAI 3.3
Crew size: Medium (16-50)
Processing time: 6 days
Category: Communal houses, temples, pagodas & churches
Vinh Hoi Church – A long-standing Catholic space by the Ben Nghe Canal Vinh Hoi Church, belonging to the Vinh Hoi Parish, is located at 158 Ben Van Don, Ho Chi Minh City. The parish was established in 1875, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary, and falls under the Xom Chieu Deanery of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City. The church is situated in the Khanh Hoi – Vinh Hoi area, associated with the history of the Catholic community along the canal. The current structure was rebuilt in 1993 and features an East Asian architectural style, distinguishing it from many Catholic churches that follow Gothic or Romanesque designs. The interior space and grounds are suitable for filming religious activities, rituals, community life, and scenes depicting the long-standing urban life of Saigon. With its East Asian architecture, long parish history, and location along the Ben Van Don route, this site is suitable for cultural-historical films, social-psychological dramas, documentaries, reportages, and scenes involving Catholic content, community life, or Saigon urban settings. Information compiled by: PTIT Photo source: PTIT
Location fees
General information
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Deposit
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Notes
There is currently no legal regulation regarding standard fees. Film crews should contact the site management unit directly for specific guidance.
Filming location fee schedule
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Applicable policy
Fee discount/waiver policy
Preferential policies are available for domestic and international film crews.
Applicable conditions
Film crews must submit an official request letter, provide details on crew size and filming schedule, and may be required to submit a script or content summary for approval by the management unit: - For international film crews: Applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to obtain a permit for providing film production services in Vietnam. The processing time is 20 days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application. - For domestic film crews: No permit from state cinema management agencies is required, but permission must be obtained directly from the site management authority.
Location rules
Strictly prohibited content: revealing state secrets, anti-state propaganda, distorting history, infringing upon sovereignty, undermining national unity, or insulting national heroes and historical figures. (Article 9, Law on Cinema)
International film crews are required to use film production services provided by a Vietnamese film entity and must obtain a permit from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to provide filming services in Vietnam. The current processing time is 12 working days from the date of receiving a complete and valid application.
Special attention is required when filming in Zone I of special national monuments in Ho Chi Minh City, such as the Cu Chi Tunnels or the Independence Palace; additionally, crews must comply with specialized management regulations for military, security, and defense areas, as well as sites requiring special protection.
Infrastructure
Accessibility
16-45 seat vehicle
Car / 16-seat vehicle
Motorbike
Production support
Drone filming allowed
Night filming allowed
Transport service
Authority coordination support
Low noise
Facilities
Three-phase power
Near hospital
4G/5G internet
Waiting area
Set building area
Water source
Restrooms
Location map
Contact information
Temperature
28°C
Feels like 32.4°C
Weather
Mưa nhẹ
Humidity 75%
Wind direction
Northeast
13.8 m/s
Sunrise / sunset
