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Aeronautical Information:
Vietnam

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

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Aircraft Entry Requirements

Permission

General Aviation

All flights into, from or over the territory of Vietnam and landing in such territory shall be carried out in accordance with the valid regulations of Vietnam regarding civil aviation. Aircraft landing in or departing from the territory of Vietnam must first land at or finally depart from an international airport.

Designated Authorities

The designated authority concerned with issuing flight permission for international flight is the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV). The postal and telegraphic addresses of the CAAV are as follows:

Flights to/from Vietnam:

For commercial flights

For noncommercial flights

Any operator who wishes to perform noncommercial flights to/from airports of Vietnam should apply for permission to the Consular, Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs and 1 copy should be addressed to the Air Transport Department CMV at the address above.

Overflights:

For commercial and technical flights:

For other flights:

Operator should apply for permission to the Consular Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs and 1 copy should be addressed to the Air Navigation Department at the address above.

Changes to the details of permitted flights:

Application or request to change details of permitted flights such as crew members, type of aircraft, its nationality and registration marks, estimated time of departure or arrival, overflying the entry and exit points, cruising level and speed should be sent to:

Scheduled Flights

General

a. For regular international scheduled flights operated by foreign airlines into or in transit across Vietnam, the following requirements must be met:

b. With the permission of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the basis of the Civil Aviation Treaties or Agreements signed with foreign states by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Documentary Requirements for Clearance of Aircraft

It is necessary that the undermentioned aircraft documents must be submitted by airline operators for clearance on entry and departure of their aircraft to and from Vietnam. All documents listed below must follow the ICAO standard format as set forth in the relevant Appendices to Annex 9 and are acceptable when furnished in English an completed in legible handwriting. No Visas are required in connection with such documents.

Nonscheduled Flights

Procedures

a. Foreign aircraft which carry the Heads of States or special delegation to visit Vietnam at the invitation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and military aircraft or aircraft of a military character of foreign States operating within the airspace of Vietnam will apply for a special procedure to be issued by the Council of Ministers of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

b. Foreign aircraft which have signed the Air Transport Agreement with the Socialist Republic of Vietnam or have been permitted to conduct their flights into, from, within or in transit across the airspace of Vietnam, and who now wish to perform nonscheduled or additional flights, must send an application for permission at least 7 days in advance to the Air Transport Department or Air Navigation Department CMV at the addresses listed under 3.2. To revise the details of permitted flights, an application for permission must be sent to Tnung Tam Quan Ly Bay Dan Dung Vietnam -D CMV at the address listed under 3.2 at least seven days before operating.

c. Foreign aircraft without permission but intending to fly into, or fly across the airspace of Vietnam, must send an application for per mission to the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at least 7 days in advance or to the Vietnamese Embassies or Consulates abroad at least 10 days in advance.

d. After getting the flight permit, airlines of foreign states have to submit their flight plan to Tnung Tam Quan Ly Bay Dan Dung Vietnam at least 24 hours in advance of departure time from the last airport of foreign states and must pay all charges determined by the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam.

e. An application for permission must contain the following items:

1. Name and address of operator (AFTN and postal addresses).

2. Aircraft nationality.

3. Type, call sign, and registration mark of aircraft.

4. Name and nationality of pilot-in-command and crew members.

5. Estimated date and time of flying over the entry or exit points, arrival on or departure from Vietnam.

6. Flight route, cruising level, and speed.

7. Purpose of flight, number of passengers, amount and nature of cargo.

8. Frequencies of radio communication in use and other communication equipment involved in the flight.

Documentary Requirements for Clearance of Aircraft

Same requirements as for scheduled flights as above.

Aircraft Entry Requirements

None reported.

Special Notices

Any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or any corporation, partnership, organization or association considering the operation of an aircraft into Vietnam must review current Department of Commerce and Department of State regulations providing guidance relating to trade and other transactions involving Vietnam.

Fees

1. The types of charges set out hereunder are common to all Vietnam Airlines administered aerodromes.

2. Charges for services and facilities not mentioned (e.g. for the carriage of baggage between aircraft and terminal buildings) may vary from airport to airport and information concerning such charges may be obtained at the airport.

3. Unless an alternative arrangement has been made, all charges for use of the airport are payable by the pilot of the aircraft when departing from the airport.

a. Landing charges.

b. Parking charges.

c. Passenger service charges.

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