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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 and Sports of Dak Lak Province6 daysFree of charge48 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Buon Ma Thuot Ward
Drone regulationsOperations Department - General Staff6 daysNo data available- A fine ranging from 30 to 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree also stipulates supplementary penalties such as: confiscation of equipment, suspension of flight permit rights from 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 requirementsCommune/Ward People's Committee of the filming location; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Division according to authority; location management unitNo data availableNo data availableFilm crews must comply with fire prevention, fighting, and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, location rules, and requirements of competent authorities/units. Depending on the type of location, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for inspection, ensuring safety conditions, or carrying out related procedures according to regulations may arise.
Agency contact informationDepartment of Culture and Sports of Dak Lak ProvinceNo data availableFree of charge02623.852.405 / banbientap@vhttdl.daklak.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture and Sports of Dak Lak Province
    Processing time
    6 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    48 Nguyen Tat Thanh, Buon Ma Thuot Ward

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Operations Department - General Staff
    Processing time
    6 days
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    - A fine ranging from 30 to 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree also stipulates supplementary penalties such as: confiscation of equipment, suspension of flight permit rights from 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 of the filming location; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Division according to authority; location management unit
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    Film crews must comply with fire prevention, fighting, and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, location rules, and requirements of competent authorities/units. Depending on the type of location, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for inspection, ensuring safety conditions, or carrying out related procedures according to regulations may arise.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture and Sports of Dak Lak Province
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02623.852.405 / banbientap@vhttdl.daklak.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

No legal documents available.

V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)