Vietnam: 04 conditions for import of electronic game machines intended for foreigners

According to Vietnam’s regulations, import of electronic game machines built in with a prize paying program intended for foreigners and equipment dedicated for casino games shall be put into consideration by the competent agency to confirm if import conditions and the list of imports are met.

Conditions for import of electronic game machines built in with a prize paying program intended for foreigners and equipment dedicated for casino games are specified in Clause 4 Article 10 of Circular No. 28/2014/TT-BVHTTDL of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam, specifically as follows:

- Machines, equipment must be 100% new. Contents, images, sounds and forms must meet requirements for quality and be suitable for Vietnamese people and do not violate the provisions on prohibition against dissemination and circulation in Vietnam;

- Must have a location for installation and doing business for imported machines and equipment in accordance with the business registration issued by the competent agency;

- Travelodge establishment recognition that is still unexpired at the time of importation as regulated.

- Must comply with other requirements as prescribed in the Investment certificate or the Business registration certificate and Certificate of satisfaction of business conditions for non-table electronic games intended for foreigners, and Certificate of casino business.

Besides, according to this Circular, competent agencies that receive and settle the documents: the Department of Planning and Finance under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Entities to be granted import permits: Entrepreneurs that have already granted Investment certificate, Investment license, Certificate of enterprise registration, Certificate of business registration or similar legal papers, Certificate of satisfaction of business conditions for non-table electronic games intended for foreigners, and Certificate of casino business.

View full text at Circular No. 28/2014/TT-BVHTTDL of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam, effective from March 01, 2015.

Thu Ba

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