What are the procedures for the issuance of Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam from January 1, 2023?
- What are the procedures for the issuance of Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam from January 1, 2023?
- Who has the competency in issuing Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam?
- What is the application form for Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam?
- How is the form of Film Rating License in Vietnam regulated?
- What are the applications for a Film Rating License?
What are the procedures for the issuance of Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam from January 1, 2023?
Pursuant to Clause 4, Article 27 of the 2022 Law on Cinematography of Vietnam, the procedures for issuance of Film Rating Licenses are as follows:
Issuance of Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam
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4. Procedures for the issuance of Film Rating Licenses:
a) Organizations and individuals shall submit a dossier of applications via the National Public Service Portal, by post, or directly to the competent state agency prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article;
b) Within 15 days after receiving the valid applications, competent state agencies shall issue Film Rating Licenses according to the form stipulated by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam; in case of refusal, notify and provide written explanations.
In case the film is subject to content adjustment or the application is subject to amendments or supplements of information at the request of competent state agencies prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article, within 15 days after receiving the adjusted film or 10 days after receiving the amended and supplemented application, competent state agencies shall issue the License.
In case the film is subject to adjustment of content or the dossier must be amended or supplemented with information at the request of a competent state agency specified in Clause 1 of this Article, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the edited version of the film, 10 days from the date of receipt of the amended and supplemented dossier with complete information, the competent state agency shall issue the License.
Thus, from January 1, 2023, the procedures for issuance of Film Rating Licenses are as follows:
Step 1: Prepare and submit your application
- Organizations and individuals submit 01 set of documents through the National Public Service Portal or by post or directly to a competent state agency.
Step 2: Return the result
- Within 15 days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid dossier, the competent state agency shall issue a license to classify films according to the form prescribed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism; In case of refusal to grant a License, a written reply must be given clearly stating the reason.
- In case the film has to be adjusted in content or the dossier must be amended or supplemented with information at the request of a competent state agency specified in Clause 1, Article 28 of the 2022 Law on Cinematography of Vietnam.
Within 15 days from the date of receipt of the modified version of the film, and 10 days from the date of receipt of the amended and supplemented dossier with complete information, the competent state agency shall issue the License.
What are the procedures for the issuance of Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam from January 1, 2023?
Who has the competency in issuing Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 27 of the 2022 Law on Cinematography of Vietnam stipulating as follows:
Issuance of Film Rating Licenses
1. Regulations on competency in issuing Film Rating Licenses:
a) The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam shall issue Film Rating Licenses for the dissemination of films in cinemas; at public screening venues; on the internet for cases prescribed in Point b Clause 2 Article 21 of this Law; at diplomatic missions and foreign facilities of culture established in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 24 of this Law;
b) People’s Committees of provinces may issue Film Rating Licenses if they satisfy the requirements promulgated by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam.
Thus, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issues a Film Rating License for the dissemination of films nationwide; People’s Committees of provinces shall issue Film Rating Licenses for the dissemination of films in their respective management areas, specifically:
- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issues a Film Rating License for the dissemination of films:
+ In cinemas;
+ At public screening venues;
+ On the internet for cases prescribed in Point b Clause 2 Article 21 of the 2022 Law on Cinematography of Vietnam;
+ At diplomatic missions and foreign facilities of culture established in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 24 of the 2022 Law on Cinematography of Vietnam;
- People’s Committees of provinces may issue Film Rating Licenses if they satisfy the requirements promulgated by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam.
What is the application form for Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam?
Pursuant to Form No. 2, Appendix I enclosed with Circular 17/2022/TT-BVHTTDL of Vietnam stipulating the application form for Film Rating Licenses in Vietnam as follows:
Download the application form for a Film Rating License: here
How is the form of Film Rating License in Vietnam regulated?
Pursuant to Appendix II enclosed with Circular 17/2022/TT-BVHTTDL of Vietnam stipulating the form of Film Rating License in Vietnam as follows:
Download the form of Film Rating License in Vietnam: here
What are the applications for a Film Rating License?
Pursuant to Clause 3, Article 27 of the 2022 Law on Cinematography of Vietnam stipulating the applications for a Film Rating License as follows:
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3. Applications for the issuance of Film Rating Licenses include:
a) A written request for the issuance of the Film Rating License according to the form stipulated by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam;
b) A copy of the document proving the legal ownership or rights to use the film;
c) The completed film;
d) The Vietnamese-dub version of the film for foreign films.
Thus, from January 1, 2023 when the 2022 Law on Cinematography of Vietnam officially takes effect. Film rating will be officially implemented. Subjects applying for a Film Rating License need to prepare a set of documents including the following documents:
- A written request for the issuance of the Film Rating License according to the form stipulated by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Vietnam;
- A copy of the document proving the legal ownership or rights to use the film;
- The completed film;
- The Vietnamese-dub version of the film for foreign films.
Circular 17/2022/TT-BVHTTDL of Vietnam takes effect from February 15, 2023.
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