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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 authorityQuảng Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism6 daysFree of chargeFloors 14 & 15, Inter-agency Headquarters No. 2, Hồng Hà Ward, Hạ Long City, Quảng Ninh
Drone regulationsOperations Department - General Staff (Ministry of National Defense)5 daysNo data available- Fines ranging from 2 to 3 million VND for failing to register, obtain flight permits, or operating flights outside permitted areas and hours. - Fines ranging from 8 to 9 million VND for conducting aerial filming or photography without a license. - Fines ranging from 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without authorization from competent authorities. - Fines ranging from 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 suspension of flight permits for 3 to 6 months. Notably, if the violator is an organization, the fine is 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 Division having jurisdiction; Venue management unitNo data availableNo data availableFilm crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC & CNCH) regulations, local venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/units. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for safety inspections, safety condition guarantees, or relevant administrative procedures may apply.
Agency contact informationQuảng Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and TourismNo data availableFree of charge02033.835.739 / svhvtt@quangninh.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Quảng Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
    Processing time
    6 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    Floors 14 & 15, Inter-agency Headquarters No. 2, Hồng Hà Ward, Hạ Long City, Quảng Ninh

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Operations Department - General Staff (Ministry of National Defense)
    Processing time
    5 days
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    - Fines ranging from 2 to 3 million VND for failing to register, obtain flight permits, or operating flights outside permitted areas and hours. - Fines ranging from 8 to 9 million VND for conducting aerial filming or photography without a license. - Fines ranging from 20 to 30 million VND for organizing flight operations without authorization from competent authorities. - Fines ranging from 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 suspension of flight permits for 3 to 6 months. Notably, if the violator is an organization, the fine is 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 Division having jurisdiction; Venue management unit
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    No data available
    Notes
    Film crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC & CNCH) regulations, local venue rules, and requirements from competent authorities/units. Depending on the venue type, crew size, equipment, props, and the nature of the scenes, requirements for safety inspections, safety condition guarantees, or relevant administrative procedures may apply.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Quảng Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02033.835.739 / svhvtt@quangninh.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

No legal documents available.

V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)