Operation of the foreign cultural institutions in Vietnam

According to Decree No. 126/2018/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government, if the foreign cultural institution is required to obtain a license for carrying out the activities specified in the regulations of Vietnam’s specialized laws, it shall follow such regulations.

As for the activities which are not mentioned above:

- Within 10 working days, before carrying out such activities, the foreign cultural institution must take the responsibility to send a written notification to the People's Committees of provinces or central affiliated cities where the activities are carried out.

- The written notification must specify: time, location, contents of activities and names of participants.

- Within 05 working days, from the date on which such notification is received, the People’s Committees of provinces or central affiliated cities where the activities are carried out shall provide explanation in writing if they refuse to approve these activities.

Before December 10 every year, the foreign cultural institution shall send a written report on the operation results, which is recorded up to November 30 of the year, and an operation plan for the following year to the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and People’s Committees of provinces and central affiliated cities where the head offices are located.

The foreign cultural institution shall take the responsibility in sending a written report to the competent agency of Vietnam as requested.

Besides, the foreign cultural institution shall take the responsibility to send a report on the operation contents and period of authorization to the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism and People’s Committees of provinces or central affiliated cities where the branches are located and operated. A branch must operate in accordance with the operation contents and period of authorization. The operation contents of the branch shall be excluded from the operation contents of the foreign cultural institution which are specified in the issued Establishment Certificate or license.

More details can be found in Decree No. 126/2018/ND-CP of Vietnam’s Government, which takes effect from November 05, 2018.

-Thao Uyen-

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