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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 Thanh Hoa Province6 daysFree of charge101 Nguyễn Trãi Street, Hạc Thành Ward, Thanh Hoa Province
Drone regulationsOperations Department - General Staff5 daysSubject to specific permit application fees as regulated by the Ministry of National Defense.- A fine of 2 - 3 million VND for operating without registration, flight licensing, or flying in unauthorized areas or at unauthorized 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 permit from the competent authority. - 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 license privileges for 3 - 6 months. Notably, if the violator is an organization, the fine will be double 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; site management unitNo data availableFees vary based on the scale of the production and the specific safety requirements mandated by local authorities.Film crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, 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 in accordance with regulations.
Agency contact informationDepartment of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thanh Hoa ProvinceNo data availableFree of charge02376.660.000 / svhttdl@thanhhoa.gov.vn

  • Filming permit authority

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thanh Hoa Province
    Processing time
    6 days
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    101 Nguyễn Trãi Street, Hạc Thành Ward, Thanh Hoa Province

  • Drone regulations

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Operations Department - General Staff
    Processing time
    5 days
    Fee / charge
    Subject to specific permit application fees as regulated by the Ministry of National Defense.
    Notes
    - A fine of 2 - 3 million VND for operating without registration, flight licensing, or flying in unauthorized areas or at unauthorized 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 permit from the competent authority. - 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 license privileges for 3 - 6 months. Notably, if the violator is an organization, the fine will be double 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; site management unit
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Fees vary based on the scale of the production and the specific safety requirements mandated by local authorities.
    Notes
    Film crews must comply with fire prevention, firefighting, and rescue (PCCC and CNCH) regulations, 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 in accordance with regulations.

  • Agency contact information

    Receiving / applicable agency
    Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thanh Hoa Province
    Processing time
    No data available
    Fee / charge
    Free of charge
    Notes
    02376.660.000 / svhttdl@thanhhoa.gov.vn

IV. LEGAL DOCUMENTS

No legal documents available.

V. SPECIAL REGULATIONS (SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED)