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Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, the most dynamic metropolis in Vietnam, is a crossroads of historical landmarks, diverse cultural features, and a vibrant modern lifestyle. The city's beauty is defined by its timeless architectural structures, historic neighborhoods, and unique cultural spaces, alongside new urban areas, modern skyscrapers, and a bustling nightlife. Beyond its rich culinary scene, lively streets, and open-minded people, Ho Chi Minh City boasts a well-developed ecosystem of services, accommodation, transportation, and logistics. For filmmakers, the city is a high-potential "open studio" where one can easily find diverse filming locations ranging from historical architecture and characteristic urban streets to modern, dynamic spaces, making it an attractive destination for film projects and visual productions.

Overview

Ho Chi Minh City, the most dynamic metropolis in Vietnam, is a crossroads of historical landmarks, diverse cultural features, and a vibrant modern lifestyle. The city's beauty is defined by its timeless architectural structures, historic neighborhoods, and unique cultural spaces, alongside new urban areas, modern skyscrapers, and a bustling nightlife. Beyond its rich culinary scene, lively streets, and open-minded people, Ho Chi Minh City boasts a well-developed ecosystem of services, accommodation, transportation, and logistics. For filmmakers, the city is a high-potential "open studio" where one can easily find diverse filming locations ranging from historical architecture and characteristic urban streets to modern, dynamic spaces, making it an attractive destination for film projects and visual productions.

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Filming locations

6 days

Permit processing time

6 vehicle types

Accessibility

Large / Medium

Suitable crew size

Available

Local Support Agencies

17

Filming locations

6 days

Permit processing time

6 vehicle types

Accessibility

Large / Medium

Suitable crew size

Available

Local Support Agencies

FEATURED LOCATIONS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

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Ho Chi Minh City Museum

Ho Chi Minh City Museum

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeMedium

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Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeMedium

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Can Gio Beach

Can Gio Beach

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility5 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

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Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1

Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeMedium

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Con Dao National Park

Con Dao National Park

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility5 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

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Con Dao Prison System

Con Dao Prison System

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

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Vung Tau Lighthouse

Vung Tau Lighthouse

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

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Bach Dinh (Villa Blanche)

Bach Dinh (Villa Blanche)

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

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Hoi Khanh Pagoda

Hoi Khanh Pagoda

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

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Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập)

Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập)

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

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Ho Chi Minh City Museum

Ho Chi Minh City Museum

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeMedium

View details

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Ho Chi Minh City Opera House

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeMedium

View details

Can Gio Beach

Can Gio Beach

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility5 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

View details

Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1

Ho Chi Minh City Metro Line 1

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeMedium

View details

Con Dao National Park

Con Dao National Park

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility5 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

View details

Con Dao Prison System

Con Dao Prison System

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility4 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

View details

Vung Tau Lighthouse

Vung Tau Lighthouse

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

View details

Bach Dinh (Villa Blanche)

Bach Dinh (Villa Blanche)

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

View details

Hoi Khanh Pagoda

Hoi Khanh Pagoda

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

View details

Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập)

Independence Palace (Dinh Độc Lập)

Ho Chi Minh City

PAI 3.3

Production ready

Permit processing time6 days
Accessibility3 vehicle types
Suitable crew sizeLarge

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT & INCENTIVES

Support / fee waiver policies

Accommodation support

Transport support

International crew / project support

PROCEDURES & PERMITS

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Average permit processing time6 days
Receiving agencyHo Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports
Submission address164 Dong Khoi, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Contact emailvpubndtp@tphcm.gov.vn
Contact information02838.224.053
Permit workflow
  • Step 1:Prepare the application documents (synopsis, crew list, and specific filming schedule and locations).
  • Step 2:Submit the application for the permit at the One-Stop Shop of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports.
  • Step 3:Awaiting review, providing location explanations (if requested), and receiving the permit.

INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Access & accommodation

Transport infrastructure

International airport, Urban railway, Seaport, Inter-provincial highways, Railway station

Vehicle accessibility

Accessible by container trucks, Accessible by 16-45 seat coaches, Accessible by motorcycles and rudimentary vehicles, Accessible by heavy-duty trucks, Accessible by 16-seat vans and passenger cars, Accessible by boat/watercraft

Accommodation quality

86 4-5 star hotels, 100 3-star hotels, 1999 homestays

B. Operational support capacity

Transport & mobility support

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

Equipment availability

Full range of specialized equipment available

Local support manpower

Extras, Drivers, Logistics, Loaders/Riggers, Security

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Ho Chi Minh City offers attractive financial incentives for international and domestic film crews. Contact the locality for details on tax relief, fee waivers, and production cost support.