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Permits & Procedures

Filming procedures & workflow guide
for foreign film crews

I. Procedures, Permit Applications, Visas & Costs by Production Type

II. CUSTOMS, TAXES & SPECIAL LOCATIONS

III. LOOK UP REGULATIONS BY PROVINCE / CITY

ContentReceiving / applicable agencyProcessing timeFee / chargeNotes
Filming permit authorityHanoi Department of Culture and Sports6 daysFree of charge47 Hang Dau, Hang Bac Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Drone regulationsOperations Department - General Staff5 daysNo data available- Fines ranging from 2 to 3 million VND for operating unregistered or unpermitted flights, or flying in unauthorized areas and timeframes. - Fines ranging from 8 to 9 million VND for aerial filming and photography without a permit. - Fines ranging from 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without authorization from competent authorities. - Fines ranging from 30 to 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree also specifies supplementary penalties such as: confiscation of equipment, suspension of flight license privileges for 3 to 6 months. Notably, if the violating entity is an organization, the fine will be doubled compared to that for individuals.
Local fire safety requirementsCommune/Ward People's Committee of the filming location; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Division according to jurisdiction; venue management unitNo data availableNo data availableFilm crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, local venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/units. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and nature of the scenes, additional inspection requirements, safety assurance conditions, or related administrative procedures may apply.
Agency contact informationHanoi Department of Culture and SportsNo data availableFree of charge02438.255.078 / vanthu_sovhtt@hanoi.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports
    Processing time
    6 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    47 Hang Dau, Hang Bac Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Operations Department - General Staff
    Processing time
    5 days
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    - Fines ranging from 2 to 3 million VND for operating unregistered or unpermitted flights, or flying in unauthorized areas and timeframes. - Fines ranging from 8 to 9 million VND for aerial filming and photography without a permit. - Fines ranging from 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without authorization from competent authorities. - Fines ranging from 30 to 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree also specifies supplementary penalties such as: confiscation of equipment, suspension of flight license privileges for 3 to 6 months. Notably, if the violating entity is an organization, the fine will be doubled compared to that for individuals.

  • Local fire safety requirements

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Commune/Ward People's Committee of the filming location; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Division according to jurisdiction; venue management unit
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    Film crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, local venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/units. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and nature of the scenes, additional inspection requirements, safety assurance conditions, or related administrative procedures may apply.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02438.255.078 / vanthu_sovhtt@hanoi.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

Document nameReference numberIssued dateDocument typeActions
Implementation Plan for the Resolution on "Developing Cultural Industries in the Capital for the 2021-2025 Period, with an Orientation to 2030 and a Vision to 2045217/KH-UBND08/12/2022Legal
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Decree detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Cinema (Regulating procedures for licensing, scripts, and filming involving foreign elements)131/2022/NĐ-CP12/31/2022Legal
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Cinema Law05/2022/QH1506/15/2022Legal
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Decision on Establishing No-Fly Zones and Restricted Flight Zones for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Ultralight Aircraft18/2020/QĐ-TTg06/10/2020Legal
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Decree on the management of unmanned aircraft and ultralight vehicles36/2008/NĐ-CP (được sửa đổi, bổ sung một số điều bởi Nghị định 79/2011/NĐ-CP)03/28/2008Legal
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Decision on Issuing Regulations for the Management and Use of Portions of Sidewalks and Roadways in Hanoi City15/2013/QĐ-UBND01/31/2024Legal
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Decision on the Issuance of Regulations for the Management, Protection, and Promotion of the Values of Historical-Cultural Relics and Scenic Landscapes in Hanoi City48/2016/QĐ-UBND11/17/2016Legal
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Decision on the determination of prohibited areas and locations160/2004/QĐ-TTg09/06/2004Legal
ViewDownload
Circular on Prescribing Forms for Cinematographic Activities17/2022/TT-BVHTTDL12/27/2022Guidance
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  • Legal217/KH-UBND·08/12/2022

    Implementation Plan for the Resolution on "Developing Cultural Industries in the Capital for the 2021-2025 Period, with an Orientation to 2030 and a Vision to 2045

    ViewDownload
  • Legal131/2022/NĐ-CP·12/31/2022

    Decree detailing the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Cinema (Regulating procedures for licensing, scripts, and filming involving foreign elements)

    ViewDownload
  • Legal05/2022/QH15·06/15/2022

    Cinema Law

    ViewDownload
  • Legal18/2020/QĐ-TTg·06/10/2020

    Decision on Establishing No-Fly Zones and Restricted Flight Zones for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Ultralight Aircraft

    ViewDownload
  • Legal36/2008/NĐ-CP (được sửa đổi, bổ sung một số điều bởi Nghị định 79/2011/NĐ-CP)·03/28/2008

    Decree on the management of unmanned aircraft and ultralight vehicles

    ViewDownload
  • Legal15/2013/QĐ-UBND·01/31/2024

    Decision on Issuing Regulations for the Management and Use of Portions of Sidewalks and Roadways in Hanoi City

    ViewDownload
  • Legal48/2016/QĐ-UBND·11/17/2016

    Decision on the Issuance of Regulations for the Management, Protection, and Promotion of the Values of Historical-Cultural Relics and Scenic Landscapes in Hanoi City

    ViewDownload
  • Legal160/2004/QĐ-TTg·09/06/2004

    Decision on the determination of prohibited areas and locations

    ViewDownload
  • Guidance17/2022/TT-BVHTTDL·12/27/2022

    Circular on Prescribing Forms for Cinematographic Activities

    ViewDownload

V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)