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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 Ha Tinh6 daysFree of chargeNo. 18, Xo Viet Avenue, Thanh Sen Ward, Ha Tinh Province
Drone regulationsAgency: Operations Department - General Staff5 daysNo data available- Fine from 2 to 3 million VND for acts of operating without registration, flight licensing, or conducting flights in unauthorized areas or outside permitted times. - Fine from 8 to 9 million VND for unauthorized aerial filming and photography. - Fine from 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without licensing from competent authorities. - Fine from 30 to 40 million VND for causing obstruction or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree also provides for additional penalty forms such as: confiscation of equipment, suspension of flight license privileges from 3 to 6 months. In particular, if the violating entity is an organization, the fine level will be double that applied to individuals.
Local fire safety requirementsCommune/Ward People's Committee where the filming location is situated; Police/Department of Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue under jurisdictional authority; site management unitNo data availableNo data availableFilm crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, location rules, and requirements from competent agencies/units. Depending on the type of location, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for inspection, ensuring safety conditions, or completing related procedures according to regulations may arise.
Agency contact informationDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha TinhNo data availableFree of charge0396.258.555 / sovanhoa_ttdl@hatinh.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Tinh
    Processing time
    6 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    No. 18, Xo Viet Avenue, Thanh Sen Ward, Ha Tinh Province

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Agency: Operations Department - General Staff
    Processing time
    5 days
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    - Fine from 2 to 3 million VND for acts of operating without registration, flight licensing, or conducting flights in unauthorized areas or outside permitted times. - Fine from 8 to 9 million VND for unauthorized aerial filming and photography. - Fine from 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without licensing from competent authorities. - Fine from 30 to 40 million VND for causing obstruction or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree also provides for additional penalty forms such as: confiscation of equipment, suspension of flight license privileges from 3 to 6 months. In particular, if the violating entity is an organization, the fine level will be double that applied to individuals.

  • Local fire safety requirements

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Commune/Ward People's Committee where the filming location is situated; Police/Department of Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue under jurisdictional authority; 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 and CNCH) regulations, location rules, and requirements from competent agencies/units. Depending on the type of location, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for inspection, ensuring safety conditions, or completing related procedures according to regulations may arise.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Ha Tinh
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    0396.258.555 / sovanhoa_ttdl@hatinh.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)