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Dong Nai Province

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Dong Nai Province

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Overview

Dong Nai, the gateway to the southeastern region, is a canvas where lush nature and industrial life intersect. The pristine beauty of this land is vividly expressed through the gentle Dong Nai River, the vast greenery of Cat Tien National Park, and the sacred Tran Bien Temple of Literature. Alongside its peaceful appearance, modern Dong Nai is bursting with vitality as an economic powerhouse, boasting breakthrough infrastructure and a bustling, contemporary urban lifestyle in Bien Hoa City. Especially with its diversity ranging from untouched ecosystems to bustling industrial backdrops, combined with a strategic location convenient for logistics, this land remains an unmissable, ideal destination for filmmakers. Compiled by: PTIT Photo credit: Phuoc Tuan

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PROCEDURES & PERMITS

Average permit processing time
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Receiving agency
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Dong Nai Province
Submission address
No. 2 Nguyen Van Tri Street, Tran Bien Ward, Dong Nai Province
Contact email
bbtsvhttdldn@gmail.com
Contact information
02513.822.038
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 Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture and Sports.
  3. Step 3:Awaiting review, providing location explanations (if requested), and receiving the permit.
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FEATURED LOCATIONS IN DONG NAI PROVINCE

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  • Phuc Lam PagodaScouted on site by PAI

    Phuc Lam Pagoda

    PAI 65.0

    Dong Nai Province

  • Truc Lam Tri DucScouted on site by PAI

    Truc Lam Tri Duc

    PAI 65.0

    Dong Nai Province

  • Tinh Nghiem PagodaScouted on site by PAI

    Tinh Nghiem Pagoda

    PAI 65.0

    Dong Nai Province

  • Hoang An Ancient PagodaScouted on site by PAI

    Hoang An Ancient Pagoda

    PAI 65.0

    Dong Nai Province

  • Dai Giac PagodaScouted on site by PAI

    Dai Giac Pagoda

    PAI 65.0

    Dong Nai Province

  • Tinh Xa Ngoc DangScouted on site by PAI

    Tinh Xa Ngoc Dang

    PAI 65.0

    Dong Nai Province

INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Access & accommodation

  • Transport infrastructure

    International airport — Long Thanh International Airport, Railway station — Bien Hoa Railway Station, Inter-provincial expressway — • HCMC - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway, Phan Thiet - Dau Giay Expressway, and Ben Luc - Long Thanh Expressway.

  • Vehicle accessibility

    Container truck accessible — As Dong Nai is an industrial capital, major arterial routes, inner-city boulevards, and inter-district roads are designed to accommodate container trucks and oversized, overweight tractor-trailers., Large truck accessible — Trucks ranging from 5 to 15 tons transporting equipment, scaffolding, and set lighting can easily access studio areas or gathering points., 16-45 seat coach accessible — Crew and cast shuttle buses can travel smoothly across the entire local transportation network., 16-seat van and car accessible, Motorbike and light vehicles only, Boat access

  • Accommodation quality

    1 4-5 star hotels, 4 3-star hotels, 70 homestays

B. Operational support capacity

  • Transport & mobility support

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

  • Equipment availability

    Basic equipment — The locality fully supplies supporting hardware equipment such as scaffolding, high-capacity generators, convoy escort vehicles, basic stage sound/lighting equipment, walkie-talkies, and set construction tools.

  • 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.)