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Lai Chau Province

PRODUCTION-READYPAI 61.0

Lai Chau Province

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Overview

Overview of filming support and administrative procedures for international production crews in the province.

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PROCEDURES & PERMITS

Average permit processing time
6 days
Receiving agency
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Lai Chau Province
Submission address
5th Floor, Building D, Provincial Administrative - Political Center Complex, Tan Phong Ward, Lai Chau City
Contact email
sovhttdl@laichau.gov.vn
Contact information
02133.798.992
Permit workflow
  1. Step 1:Chuẩn bị hồ sơ (kịch bản tóm tắt, danh sách thành viên đoàn, thời gian và địa điểm quay cụ thể).
  2. Step 2:Nộp hồ sơ xin phép tại bộ phận Một cửa của Sở Văn hóa, Thể thao và Du lịch tỉnh Lai Châu.
  3. Step 3:Chờ thẩm định, giải trình bối cảnh (nếu được yêu cầu) và nhận giấy phép.
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FEATURED LOCATIONS IN LAI CHAU PROVINCE

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  • Ta Lien Son Peak

    Ta Lien Son Peak

    PAI 61.0

    Lai Chau Province

  • Dao San Terraced Rice Fields

    Dao San Terraced Rice Fields

    PAI 61.0

    Lai Chau Province

  • San Thang Ethnic Market

    San Thang Ethnic Market

    PAI 61.0

    Lai Chau Province

  • Ban Chat Hydropower Reservoir

    Ban Chat Hydropower Reservoir

    PAI 61.0

    Lai Chau Province

  • Vang Po Hot Spring Eco-Tourism Area

    Vang Po Hot Spring Eco-Tourism Area

    PAI 61.0

    Lai Chau Province

  • O Quy Ho Pass Location

    O Quy Ho Pass Location

    PAI 61.0

    Lai Chau Province

INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Access & accommodation

  • Transport infrastructure

    Inter-provincial expressway

  • Vehicle accessibility

    Container truck accessible — Container trucks can travel along the main National Highway 4D axis connecting the Hanoi - Lao Cai expressway via the O Quy Ho pass to Lai Chau or the National Highway 32 axis; however, the winding and steep mountain roads require experienced drivers., Large truck accessible, 16-45 seat coach accessible, 16-seat van and car accessible, Motorbike and light vehicles only

  • Accommodation quality

    1 4-5 star hotels, 5 3-star hotels, 50 homestays

B. Operational support capacity

  • Transport & mobility support

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

  • Equipment availability

    Basic equipment

  • 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.)