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

PAI provides procedure guidance for reference only. PAI does not issue permits or receive applications; crews apply directly to the competent authorities listed below.

Content	Receiving / applicable agency	Processing time	Fee / charge	Notes
Filming permit authority	Department of Culture and Sports of An Giang Province	6 days	Free of charge	No. 981, Nguyen Trung Truc Street, Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province
Drone regulations	Operations Department - General Staff	5 days	Administrative processing fees apply; specific costs are subject to the current provincial fee schedule and the scope of the flight permit.	- A fine of 2 to 3 million VND for failing to register, obtain flight permits, or operating flights in unauthorized areas or outside permitted times. - A fine of 8 to 9 million VND for filming and taking aerial photographs without a permit. - A fine of 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without authorization from competent authorities. - A fine of 30 to 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to fines, the Decree provides for supplementary penalties such as confiscation of equipment and suspension of flight permits for 3 to 6 months. Notably, if the violator is an organization, the fine will be doubled compared to that for an individual.
Local fire safety requirements	Commune/Ward People's Committee where the filming takes place; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department having jurisdiction; venue management unit	No data available	Fees are calculated based on the location type, duration of the shoot, and the complexity of the fire safety measures required.	Film crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, local venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/agencies. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for safety inspections, safety condition assurances, or related procedures may apply as prescribed.
Agency contact information	Department of Culture and Sports of An Giang Province	No data available	Free of charge	02973.911.479 / svhtt@angiang.gov.vn

Filming permit authority
Receiving / applicable agency
Department of Culture and Sports of An Giang Province
Processing time
6 days
Fee / charge
Free of charge
Notes
No. 981, Nguyen Trung Truc Street, Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province
Drone regulations
Receiving / applicable agency
Operations Department - General Staff
Processing time
5 days
Fee / charge
Administrative processing fees apply; specific costs are subject to the current provincial fee schedule and the scope of the flight permit.
Notes
- A fine of 2 to 3 million VND for failing to register, obtain flight permits, or operating flights in unauthorized areas or outside permitted times. - A fine of 8 to 9 million VND for filming and taking aerial photographs without a permit. - A fine of 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without authorization from competent authorities. - A fine of 30 to 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to fines, the Decree provides for supplementary penalties such as confiscation of equipment and suspension of flight permits for 3 to 6 months. Notably, if the violator is an organization, the fine will be doubled compared to that for an individual.
Local fire safety requirements
Receiving / applicable agency
Commune/Ward People's Committee where the filming takes place; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department having jurisdiction; venue management unit
Processing time
No data available
Fee / charge
Fees are calculated based on the location type, duration of the shoot, and the complexity of the fire safety measures required.
Notes
Film crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, local venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/agencies. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for safety inspections, safety condition assurances, or related procedures may apply as prescribed.
Agency contact information
Receiving / applicable agency
Department of Culture and Sports of An Giang Province
Processing time
No data available
Fee / charge
Free of charge
Notes
02973.911.479 / svhtt@angiang.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

No legal documents available.

Filming procedures & workflow guidefor foreign film crews

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

II. CUSTOMS, TAXES & SPECIAL LOCATIONS

III. LOOK UP REGULATIONS BY PROVINCE / CITY

Filming permit authority

Drone regulations

Local fire safety requirements

Agency contact information

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)

Filming procedures & workflow guide
for foreign film crews