Vietnam

Ministry of Information & Communications (MIC)

TVVietnam Television (VTV)VTV is the national television broadcaster for Vietnam.www.tvad.com.vn

Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA)

Visa & Work Permits
    
Some Western nationals are required to apply for a visa prior to travel. Others can enter visa-free or via the E-visa program. UK passport holders can travel visa-free for up to 15 days.

Journalists are required to apply for a PV2 visa.

For visiting film crews, once a film permit is approved, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will request that the Immigration Department grant visas to each crew member.
 
Please note that, on departing Vietnam, footage may be examined at customs, so make sure to allow extra time for this, just in case.

Please contact a local embassy, consulate or representative for more information. Alternatively, there are specialist companies that provide visa and immigration support to the media industry who may be able to assist..

Film Location Permits

A Vietnamese film permit is required to shoot in Vietnam. Permits can take up to ten business days to process.

Additional location permits may be required for filming in national parks, historic sites, public infrastructure or with drones.

Customs

For productions looking to bring in film equipment, Vietnam is an ATA carnet country.

When to Film

The climate in Vietnam varies greatly from north to south. Highland and northern areas tend to have cooler conditions. Tropical monsoon rains occur from October to April in the centre, and from May to September in the north and south of the country.

Given the complexity of the local climate, there’s no one particular time that is perfect for filming.

December to February are the driest and coolest months. April and May are the hottest months in the south, and an ideal time to film on the beaches and in the highlands. June and July are the warmest in the north, making that a good time to film in the mountains.

Most Vietnamese are non-religious. A minority practise Buddhism and Christianity, so those holidays may be practised.

Public Holidays

Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Vietnam.

Overall, Vietnam is a cost efficient place to shoot.

VAT rate information for Vietnam.

At the time of writing, this country does not have any filming incentives. However, up to date information on global filming incentives may be found on the Entertainment Partners' Production Incentives Map.

At the time of writing, the UK does have a trade agreement with this country. Up to date information about UK trade agreements can be found here.