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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

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

ContentReceiving / applicable agencyProcessing timeFee / chargeNotes
Filming permit authorityDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City5 daysFree of charge01 Ngo Van So Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City
Drone regulationsOperations Department - General Staff (Ministry of National Defense)7 daysNo data available-Do not operate UAVs, drones, or other aerial vehicles in restricted or prohibited airspace without authorization from competent authorities. -Use UAVs strictly for the approved purpose, within designated areas, during authorized timeframes, and in accordance with the flight permit. -Proactively review legal regulations regarding registration, licensing, and permitted operating zones before deploying UAVs.
Local fire safety requirementsCommune/Ward People's Committee of the filming location; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Division having jurisdiction; venue management unitNo data availableNo data availableFilm crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC & CNCH) regulations, venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/units. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and nature of the scenes, inspections, safety measures, or related administrative procedures may be required.
Agency contact informationDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho CityNo data availableFree of charge02923.820.953 / sovhttdl@cantho.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City
    Processing time
    5 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    01 Ngo Van So Street, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Operations Department - General Staff (Ministry of National Defense)
    Processing time
    7 days
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    -Do not operate UAVs, drones, or other aerial vehicles in restricted or prohibited airspace without authorization from competent authorities. -Use UAVs strictly for the approved purpose, within designated areas, during authorized timeframes, and in accordance with the flight permit. -Proactively review legal regulations regarding registration, licensing, and permitted operating zones before deploying UAVs.

  • Local fire safety requirements

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Commune/Ward People's Committee of the filming location; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Division having 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 & CNCH) regulations, venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/units. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and nature of the scenes, inspections, safety measures, or related administrative procedures may be required.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Can Tho City
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02923.820.953 / sovhttdl@cantho.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

Document nameReference numberIssued dateDocument typeActions
Cinema Law05/2022/QH1506/15/2022Legal
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  • Legal05/2022/QH15·06/15/2022

    Cinema Law

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V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)