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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 authorityNinh Binh Department of Culture and Sports8 daysFree of chargeDai Co Viet Road, Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh City
Drone regulationsOperations Department - General Staff7 daysAdministrative processing fees apply; specific costs are determined based on the scope and duration of the flight permit.- Fine from 2 to 3 million VND for acts of operating unregistered or unpermitted flights, or organizing flights in unauthorized areas and timeframes. - Fine from 8 to 9 million VND for aerial filming and photography without a permit. - Fine from 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without permission from competent authorities. - Fine 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 and suspension of flight permits for 3 to 6 months. Notably, if the violating entity 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 Search & Rescue Police Division having jurisdiction; venue management unitNo data availableFees for fire safety inspection and standby services are calculated based on the location risk assessment and the scale of the production.Filming crews must comply with fire prevention and fighting (PCCC) and search and rescue (CNCH) regulations, venue rules, and requirements from competent agencies/units. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and nature of the scenes, requirements for inspection, safety assurance, or relevant administrative procedures may apply.
Agency contact informationNinh Binh Department of Culture and SportsNo data availableFree of charge02293.880.470 / svhtt@ninhbinh.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Ninh Binh Department of Culture and Sports
    Processing time
    8 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    Dai Co Viet Road, Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh City

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Operations Department - General Staff
    Processing time
    7 days
    Fee / charge
    Administrative processing fees apply; specific costs are determined based on the scope and duration of the flight permit.
    Notes
    - Fine from 2 to 3 million VND for acts of operating unregistered or unpermitted flights, or organizing flights in unauthorized areas and timeframes. - Fine from 8 to 9 million VND for aerial filming and photography without a permit. - Fine from 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without permission from competent authorities. - Fine 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 and suspension of flight permits for 3 to 6 months. Notably, if the violating entity 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 Search & Rescue Police Division having jurisdiction; venue management unit
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Fees for fire safety inspection and standby services are calculated based on the location risk assessment and the scale of the production.
    Notes
    Filming crews must comply with fire prevention and fighting (PCCC) and search and rescue (CNCH) regulations, venue rules, and requirements from competent agencies/units. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and nature of the scenes, requirements for inspection, safety assurance, or relevant administrative procedures may apply.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Ninh Binh Department of Culture and Sports
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02293.880.470 / svhtt@ninhbinh.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

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Luật Điện ảnh05/2022/QH1506/15/2022Legal
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V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)