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Hai Phong City

PRODUCTION-READYPAI 69.0

Hai Phong City

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  • 15 days

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  • 6 vehicle types

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Overview

Hai Phong, a port city at the sea gate, is where history, industry, and urban life coexist within a culturally rich space. The imprint of the Port Land is reflected in its French-style quarters, historical landmarks, traditional craft villages, and the characteristic red flamboyant flowers lining the streets. Alongside its long-standing urban beauty, Hai Phong boasts a system of modern seaports and industrial zones alongside diverse island and coastal landscapes. From the vibrant rhythm of the city center to the scenery of Cat Ba, Do Son, and coastal rural areas, the city creates multiple distinct layers of space and color. Especially for filmmakers, Hai Phong is an open-air studio full of potential. The combination of urban architecture, heritage, craft villages, seaport industry, and island-coastal landscapes enables the city to accommodate a wide variety of backdrops, ranging from historical and contemporary to stories deeply imbued with Vietnamese identity. Compiled by PTIT - Photo source: Internet

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PROCEDURES & PERMITS

Average permit processing time
15 days
Receiving agency
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hai Phong City.
Submission address
Building C, City Political - Administrative Center, Bac Song Cam Urban Area, Thuy Nguyen Ward, Hai Phong City
Contact email
sovhttdl@haiphong.gov.vn
Contact information
02253.822.616
Permit workflow
  1. Step 1:Prepare the application documents (synopsis, crew list, and specific filming schedule and locations).
  2. Step 2:Submit the application for a filming permit at the One-Stop Shop of the Hai Phong Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
  3. Step 3:Awaiting review, providing location explanations (if requested), and receiving the permit.
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FEATURED LOCATIONS IN HAI PHONG CITY

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  • Mo Trach Ancient Village

    Mo Trach Ancient Village

    PAI 69.0

    Hai Phong City

  • Con Son - Kiep Bac Relic Area

    Con Son - Kiep Bac Relic Area

    PAI 69.0
    World Heritage: Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac Complex of Monuments and LandscapesWorld Heritage

    Hai Phong City

  • Mao Dien Temple of Literature

    Mao Dien Temple of Literature

    PAI 69.0

    Hai Phong City

  • Chi Lang Nam Stork Island

    Chi Lang Nam Stork Island

    PAI 69.0

    Hai Phong City

  • Chu Dau Ceramic Village

    Chu Dau Ceramic Village

    PAI 69.0

    Hai Phong City

  • Haiphong Opera House

    Haiphong Opera House

    PAI 69.0

    Hai Phong City

INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Access & accommodation

  • Transport infrastructure

    International airport, Railway station, Inter-provincial expressway, Seaport, Other

  • Vehicle accessibility

    Container truck accessible, Large truck accessible, 16-45 seat coach accessible, 16-seat van and car accessible, Motorbike and light vehicles only, Boat access

  • Accommodation quality

    8 4-5 star hotels, 12 3-star hotels, 8 homestays

B. Operational support capacity

  • Transport & mobility support

    Specialized equipment trucks, 16-45 seat coach rental, Taxi, Ride-hailing services

  • Equipment availability

    Full specialized equipment available

  • Local support manpower

    Extras / background actors, Loading crew, Drivers, Security, Logistics crew

FINANCIAL SUPPORT & INCENTIVES

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Support / fee waiver policies

  • 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 or cultural heritage projects in the province/city.)
  • Value Added Tax (VAT) refund for expenses incurred during production and filming in the locality. (Condition: Film projects with foreign elements that meet the criteria for promoting Vietnamese culture, tourism, and the country and its people.)
  • Exemption or reduction of entrance and filming fees at state-managed historical sites and scenic landmarks. (Condition: Documentaries, public-information projects and non-commercial tourism promotion. Requires an official approval letter from the provincial/city culture authority.)

Logistics support

  • Authorization for the partial use of sidewalks and roadways for mobile parking and the staging of filming equipment. (Condition: Requires a filming permit and written approval of the traffic diversion plan from the competent local authority.)
  • Priority fast-track processing for temporary import and re-export procedures regarding specialized filming machinery and equipment from abroad. (Condition: Applicable to international co-production film projects, provided that complete documentation and a detailed equipment manifest are declared in advance to the Customs authorities.)
  • Local authorities will coordinate traffic control, temporary cordoning, and ensure security and order at public filming locations. (Condition: Submit an official request letter with the shooting script to the local commune/ward police at least 3–5 working days in advance.)

Accommodation support

  • Special preferential rates (10%–30% off the listed price) at 3- to 5-star hotels in the province/city. (Condition: Film crews must book a large volume of rooms (typically 10 rooms or more) or commit to a long-term stay at accommodation facilities that are official partners (Vendors) of the platform.)
  • Helping film crews access local tourism stimulus packages (including room discounts and complimentary vouchers for dining, laundry and meeting rooms for script readings). (Condition: Film projects that directly promote local culture and tourism, with written confirmation or sponsorship from the provincial/city culture or tourism authority.)
  • A network of serviced apartments and homestays near filming locations, with the best monthly rental discounts reserved for production crews, logistics teams and cast members who need 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

  • Support for filming permit procedures for projects involving foreign elements. (Condition: 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 inventory (packing list) that matches the customs declaration documents.)
  • Support for visa and entry procedures. (Condition: The film crew/cast list must be approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism or other competent authorities.)