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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 Cao Bang ProvinceNo data availableFree of chargeFloors 2 & 3, Building A, Headquarters of Provincial Departments and Agencies, Administrative Center, Thuc Phan Ward, Cao Bang Province
Drone regulationsOperations Department - General Staff of the Vietnam People's ArmyNo data availableNo data available- Fines ranging from 2 to 3 million VND for failing to register, obtain flight permits, or operating flights outside permitted areas and times. - Fines ranging from 8 to 9 million VND for filming and photography from the air 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 stipulates supplementary penalties such as equipment confiscation 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 individuals.
Local fire safety requirementsCommune/Ward People's Committee of the filming location; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Division having jurisdiction; Site management unitNo data availableNo data availableFilm crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC & CNCH) regulations, site rules, and requirements from competent authorities/units. Depending on the type of location, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for inspections, safety guarantees, or relevant administrative procedures may apply.
Agency contact informationDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Cao Bang ProvinceNo data availableFree of charge02063.854.211 / vanhoattdl@caobang.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Cao Bang Province
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    Floors 2 & 3, Building A, Headquarters of Provincial Departments and Agencies, Administrative Center, Thuc Phan Ward, Cao Bang Province

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Operations Department - General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    - Fines ranging from 2 to 3 million VND for failing to register, obtain flight permits, or operating flights outside permitted areas and times. - Fines ranging from 8 to 9 million VND for filming and photography from the air 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 stipulates supplementary penalties such as equipment confiscation 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 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 having jurisdiction; Site 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, site rules, and requirements from competent authorities/units. Depending on the type of location, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for inspections, safety guarantees, or relevant administrative procedures may apply.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Cao Bang Province
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02063.854.211 / vanhoattdl@caobang.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

No legal documents available.

V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)