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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 Nghe An Province4 daysFree of chargeNo. 11 Nguyen Sy Sach Street, Vinh Phu Ward, Nghe An Province, Vietnam.
Drone regulationsOperations Department - General Staff5 daysNo data available- In addition to fines, the Decree also stipulates supplementary penalties such as: confiscation of equipment, and revocation of the flight permit for 3 to 6 months. In particular, if the violating party is an organization, the fine will be twice the amount applied to individuals.
Local fire safety requirementsCommune/Ward People's Committee of the filming location; Police/Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Division as per jurisdiction; location management unitNo data availableNo data availableFilm crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, venue 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 condition assurance, or related procedures may apply in accordance with regulations.
Agency contact informationDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An ProvinceNo data availableFree of charge02383.844.511 / vhtt@nghean.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An Province
    Processing time
    4 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    No. 11 Nguyen Sy Sach Street, Vinh Phu Ward, Nghe An Province, Vietnam.

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Operations Department - General Staff
    Processing time
    5 days
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    - In addition to fines, the Decree also stipulates supplementary penalties such as: confiscation of equipment, and revocation of the flight permit for 3 to 6 months. In particular, if the violating party is an organization, the fine will be twice the amount applied to 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 as per jurisdiction; location 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, venue 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 condition assurance, or related procedures may apply in accordance with regulations.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Nghe An Province
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02383.844.511 / vhtt@nghean.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

No legal documents available.

V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)