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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 Ho Chi Minh City6 daysFree of charge164 Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Drone regulationsOperations Department - General Staff6 daysSubject to regulations- A fine of 2 - 3 million VND for failing to register or obtain a flight permit, or operating in unauthorized areas or outside permitted times. - A fine of 8 - 9 million VND for unauthorized aerial filming and photography. - A fine of 20 - 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without a license from competent authorities. - A fine of 30 - 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree stipulates supplementary penalties such as: confiscation of equipment, suspension of flight permit privileges for 3 - 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 and Rescue Police Department having jurisdiction; site management unit3 daysFree of chargeFilm crews must comply with regulations on Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue (PCCC and CNCH), 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 inspection, safety assurance, or related administrative procedures may apply as prescribed.
Agency contact informationDepartment of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh CityNo data availableFree of charge02838.224.053 / vpubndtp@tphcm.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City
    Processing time
    6 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    164 Dong Khoi Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Operations Department - General Staff
    Processing time
    6 days
    Fee / charge
    Subject to regulations
    Notes
    - A fine of 2 - 3 million VND for failing to register or obtain a flight permit, or operating in unauthorized areas or outside permitted times. - A fine of 8 - 9 million VND for unauthorized aerial filming and photography. - A fine of 20 - 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without a license from competent authorities. - A fine of 30 - 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree stipulates supplementary penalties such as: confiscation of equipment, suspension of flight permit privileges for 3 - 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 and Rescue Police Department having jurisdiction; site management unit
    Processing time
    3 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    Film crews must comply with regulations on Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue (PCCC and CNCH), 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 inspection, safety assurance, or related administrative procedures may apply as prescribed.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02838.224.053 / vpubndtp@tphcm.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

Document nameReference numberIssued dateDocument typeActions
Circular on Prescribing Forms for Cinematographic Activities17/2022/TT-BVHTTDL12/27/2022Legal
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Cinema Law 05/2022/QH1506/15/2022Legal
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  • Legal17/2022/TT-BVHTTDL·12/27/2022

    Circular on Prescribing Forms for Cinematographic Activities

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  • Legal 05/2022/QH15·06/15/2022

    Cinema Law

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V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)