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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 Phu Tho Province8 daysFree of chargeNo. 1168, Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Mieu Ward, Phu Tho Province
Drone regulationsUnder verification5 daysFree of charge- Fine of 2 to 3 million VND for failing to register, obtain a flight permit, or operating flights in unauthorized areas or outside permitted times. - Fine of 8 to 9 million VND for filming and taking aerial photographs without a permit. - Fine of 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without authorization from competent authorities. - Fine of 30 to 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree stipulates supplementary penalties such as equipment confiscation and revocation of flight permits for 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 having jurisdiction; venue management unit4 daysFree of chargeFilm crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC & CNCH) regulations, local venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/agencies. Depending on the type of location, crew scale, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for inspection, safety assurance, or related procedures may apply according to regulations.
Agency contact informationDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho ProvinceNo data availableFree of charge02103.846.390 / sovhttdl@phutho.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho Province
    Processing time
    8 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    No. 1168, Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Mieu Ward, Phu Tho Province

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Under verification
    Processing time
    5 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    - Fine of 2 to 3 million VND for failing to register, obtain a flight permit, or operating flights in unauthorized areas or outside permitted times. - Fine of 8 to 9 million VND for filming and taking aerial photographs without a permit. - Fine of 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without authorization from competent authorities. - Fine of 30 to 40 million VND for obstructing or compromising the safety of other aircraft. - In addition to monetary fines, the Decree stipulates supplementary penalties such as equipment confiscation and revocation of flight permits for 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 having jurisdiction; venue management unit
    Processing time
    4 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    Film crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC & CNCH) regulations, local venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/agencies. Depending on the type of location, crew scale, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for inspection, safety assurance, or related procedures may apply according to regulations.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Phu Tho Province
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02103.846.390 / sovhttdl@phutho.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

No legal documents available.

V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)