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Thanh Hoa Province

PRODUCTION-READYPAI 62.0

Thanh Hoa Province

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  • 6 vehicle types

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Overview

Thanh Hoa, a land of "outstanding people and sacred earth" serving as the gateway connecting Northern and Central Vietnam, is one of the richest natural and historical tapestries in the country. The beauty of Thanh Hoa is vividly portrayed through the Ho Dynasty Citadel UNESCO World Heritage Site, national historical and spiritual monuments such as Lam Kinh and Lady Triệu, alongside a diverse ecosystem ranging from the pristine mountains and forests of Pù Luông and Bến En to bustling beaches like Sầm Sơn and Hải Tiến. Alongside its deep traditional culture and unique local cuisine, modern Thanh Hoa asserts its position as a dynamic economic and service center with comprehensive transport infrastructure (expressways, Nghi Sơn seaport, etc.) and rapidly developing accommodation and logistics services. Especially for filmmakers, Thanh Hoa possesses the potential of a large-scale, multi-set "open studio." The flexible transition from ancient citadel architecture and majestic nature to modern urban and coastal life makes Thanh Hoa an ideal destination, fully meeting the requirements for historical epics, period dramas, action films, documentaries, and commercial media productions.

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PROCEDURES & PERMITS

Average permit processing time
6 days
Receiving agency
Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thanh Hoa Province
Submission address
101 Nguyễn Trãi Street, Hạc Thành Ward, Thanh Hoa Province
Contact email
svhttdl@thanhhoa.gov.vn
Contact information
02376.660.000
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 the permit at the One-Stop Shop of the Thanh Hoa 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 THANH HOA PROVINCE

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  • FLC Grand Hotel and Resort Sam Son

    FLC Grand Hotel and Resort Sam Son

    PAI 62.0

    Thanh Hoa Province

  • Flamingo Ibiza Hai Tien

    Flamingo Ibiza Hai Tien

    PAI 62.0

    Thanh Hoa Province

  • Cam Luong Holy Fish Stream

    Cam Luong Holy Fish Stream

    PAI 62.0

    Thanh Hoa Province

  • Ho Dynasty Citadel

    Ho Dynasty Citadel

    PAI 62.0
    World Heritage: Citadel of the Ho DynastyWorld Heritage

    Thanh Hoa Province

  • Lam Kinh Historical Site

    Lam Kinh Historical Site

    PAI 62.0

    Thanh Hoa Province

  • Trinh Lord Palace

    Trinh Lord Palace

    PAI 62.0

    Thanh Hoa Province

INFRASTRUCTURE

A. Access & accommodation

  • Transport infrastructure

    Railway station, Inter-provincial expressway, Seaport

  • 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, 31 3-star hotels, 192 homestays

B. Operational support capacity

  • Transport & mobility support

    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.)