Consolidated Document number 10/VBHN-BXD on registering railway transportation means, moving railway transportation means in special cases

 

DECREE

Regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector

 

Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades with conditions in the civil aviation sector, effective from July 1, 2016, has been amended and supplemented by:

1. Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades with conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

2. Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

3. Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades with conditions in the civil aviation sector, effective from February 16, 2024.

4. Decree No. 89/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2025 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and trades with conditions in the civil aviation sector, effective from April 13, 2025.

5. Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP dated January 13, 2026 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, effective from January 15, 2026.

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law on February 18, 2025;

Pursuant to the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated June 29, 2006 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated November 21, 2014;

Pursuant to the Investment Law dated June 17, 2020; At the proposal of the Minister of Construction;

The Government promulgates this Decree stipulating regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector. [1]

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

1. This Decree stipulates regulations on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector including:

a) Air transport business;

b) Airports and aerodrome business;

c) Air services at airports and aerodromes;

d) Design, production, maintenance, or testing of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment in Vietnam;

đ) Air traffic service provision;

e) Training and vocational training for aviation personnel.

2. This Decree does not apply to dedicated airports.

Article 2. Applicability

This Decree applies to organizations and individuals involved in industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector in Vietnam.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

1. Air services at airports are those services directly related to aircraft operation, air transport operation, and flight activities carried out at airports.

2. Airport business is the exploitation of airport infrastructure and other facilities within the airport infrastructure under the management of the airport enterprise for profit-making purposes.

3. Air transport business includes two forms of air transport business and common air transport business.

a) Air transport business involves transporting passengers, baggage, cargo, and mail by air for profit-making purposes.

b) Common air business is common air activity aimed at profit-making using aircraft except unmanned aerial vehicles and ultra-light aircraft as stipulated in Article 21 of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam.

Article 4. Confirmation of Capital

1. The confirmation document for capital shall be stipulated as follows:

a) For contributions in Vietnamese dong and freely convertible foreign currency: The confirmation document from the credit institution regarding the amount of money blocked at the credit institution of the organization or individual applying for a permit; the release of the blocked amount at the credit institution can only be executed after the organization or individual is granted a permit or when the organization or individual receives a notification of refusal to issue a permit.

b) For contributions in assets directly serving business purposes: The appraisal certificate from a competent appraisal organization confirming the value converted into money of the asset at the time of filing the application for a permit according to the law on appraisal.

c) [2] For enterprises currently operating business sectors and trades with conditions in the civil aviation sector that increase or decrease capital to meet the capital requirements when expanding or narrowing the scope of business, or adding or reducing other business sectors and trades with conditions stipulated in this Decree, they may use the audited financial report of the year immediately preceding the application date or a bank guarantee letter as the capital confirmation document or audited capital movement report at the application date.

2. For businesses operating multiple investment and business sectors subject to conditions under this Decree, the minimum capital requirement shall be the highest capital among all business sectors.

Organizations and individuals directly confirming the capital of a business shall be responsible for the accuracy and honesty of the data at the time of confirmation.

Article 4a. Principles for Implementing Administrative Procedures [3] . 1. Where application forms, declarations, and dossier components contain information already present in the national population database or specialized databases, such information shall be replaced with data from these databases when the national population database or specialized databases are operational.

2. The results of administrative procedures shall be provided electronically; where individuals or organizations request a paper copy, the administrative procedure handling agency shall provide both the electronic and paper copies simultaneously. An electronically provided result of an administrative procedure has the same legal effect as a result provided on paper.

Article 5. Conditions for Operating Air Cargo Transport Business

Chapter II. COMMERCIAL AIR CARGO TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS

 

1. Fulfilling the conditions regarding aircraft operation assurance plans, organizational structures, capital, business plans, and product development strategies as stipulated in Articles 6, 7, 8, and 9 of this Decree. [4]

Article 6. Conditions Regarding Aircraft Operation Assurance Plans

2. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the training and vocational instruction of flight crew members and flight instructors.

2. The minimum number of aircraft maintained throughout the air cargo transport business operation is three aircraft for air cargo transport operations; one aircraft for general aviation operations. [5]

1. The plan to ensure aircraft operation includes the following contents:

a) Number, type, and age of aircraft;

b) Form of ownership;

c) Operation and maintenance plans, and sources of human resources ensuring aircraft operation and maintenance.

Article 7. Conditions Regarding Organizational Structures

2. Individuals appointed to positions responsible for safety and security management systems, aircraft operation, aircraft maintenance, and flight training must have at least three consecutive years of experience in the relevant field, holding certificates recognized according to civil aviation laws. [6]

1. Having an organizational structure implementing safety and security management systems, aircraft operation, aircraft maintenance, flight training, and ground operations.

3. For foreign-invested enterprises, the number of foreign members cannot exceed one-third of the total number of members participating in the management structure. The management structure referred to in this clause includes:

Article 8. Capital Conditions

a) General Director (Director), Deputy General Directors (Deputy Directors);

b) Chief Accountant;

c) Persons responsible for areas such as the safety management system; aircraft operation; aircraft maintenance; flight training, and persons holding equivalent positions as determined by the company's organizational structure.

Article 9. Business Plans and Development Strategies [7]

1. The minimum capital level (including equity and debt) for establishing and maintaining an air cargo transportation business:

a) Operating up to ten aircraft: 300 billion Vietnamese dong;

b) Operating eleven to thirty aircraft: 600 billion Vietnamese dong;

c) Operating more than thirty aircraft: 700 billion Vietnamese dong.

2. The minimum capital level for establishing and maintaining a general aviation business: 100 billion Vietnamese dong.

3. An air cargo transportation business with foreign investment must meet the following conditions:

a) Foreign investors may hold no more than 34% of the registered capital.

b) There must be at least one Vietnamese individual or Vietnamese legal entity holding the largest portion of the charter capital;

c) In cases where a Vietnamese legal entity has foreign investment contributing capital, the proportion of foreign contribution capital shall not exceed 49% of the charter capital of the legal entity.

Article 10. Procedures for Issuing Licenses for Air Cargo Transport Business and General Aviation Business [8]

The business plan and development strategy of the enterprise include the following contents:

1. Assessment of market demand and development trends.

2. Evaluation of practical service provision and competitive levels on the market.

3. Air cargo transportation product development strategy, aircraft fleet development strategy, and five-year business development plan from the date of operation commencement.

1. Applicants for licenses for air cargo transport business and general aviation business submit one set of documents directly or through postal services or other appropriate means to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and bear responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information in the dossier. [9]

a) A request for license issuance according to Model No. 01 attached to this Decree;

2. The application documents for obtaining a license include:

b) A report (with supporting documents) demonstrating compliance with air cargo transport business conditions, including: the plan for the number of aircraft to be operated; the organizational structure plan to ensure aircraft operation and air cargo transport business; the business plan and product development strategy; the proposed brand; the organizational chart of the enterprise;

g) A list of members and shareholders at the time of submission, which must include full information: name; date of birth; nationality; place of permanent residence registration; current address; shareholding ratio or number of shares held; representative managing the shareholding portion for organizational members or shareholders; agreements on capital contributions among shareholders or members (certified copies issued by the enterprise or original copies presented for verification).

c) Original document confirming the capital;

d) [10] (Repealed)

d) Framework agreement or agreement regarding the purchase, lease-purchase, or lease of aircraft;

e) Copy of the Enterprise Operation Regulations;

In cases where the dossier is valid, within three working days, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will issue a notification accepting the dossier and require the enterprise to pay the review fee as prescribed. Within ten working days from the date of receiving the full review fee, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will conduct a review of the dossier and report the review results to the Ministry of Construction.

3. In cases where the application documents are incomplete, within three working days from the date of receipt of the documents, the Vietnam Civil Aviation Authority must provide a written response to the applicant and guide the completion of the documents according to regulations.

4. [11] Within ten working days from the date of receiving the review result report from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, the Ministry of Construction will examine and submit to the Prime Minister. If the Ministry of Construction does not approve the review result, it will issue a response to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam detailing the reasons.

5. [12] Within seven working days from the date of receiving the memorandum from the Ministry of Construction, the Prime Minister will examine and authorize the Ministry of Construction to issue the license for air cargo transport business and general aviation business. If approval is not granted, the Prime Minister will notify the Ministry of Construction and detail the reasons.

6. [13] Within five working days from the date of receiving the written opinion of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Construction will issue the license according to Model No. 02 attached to this Decree or notify the opinion of the Prime Minister regarding the non-issuance of the license for air cargo transport business and general aviation business.

7. [14] Within five working days from the date of receipt of the Prime Minister's written comments, the Ministry of Construction shall issue the License according to Model No. 02 prescribed in the Appendix attached to this Decree, or notify the Prime Minister's comments on the matter of not issuing the Air Cargo Transport Business License, the Common Aviation Business License.

Article 11. Procedures for Reissuing Air Transport Business Licenses and Common Air Business Licenses [15]

1. Air Transport Business Licenses and Common Air Business Licenses shall be reissued in cases of loss, damage, deterioration, changes to the contents of the license, or revocation due to non-compliance with the conditions stipulated in point a, c, d, đ of Clause 1, Article 12 of this Decree.

2. The air transport business enterprise shall submit one set of reissue application documents directly, through the postal service system, or by other appropriate means to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam and shall bear responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information in the documents.

3. For licenses reissued due to changes in the content of the license:

a) The documents include: A request for reissuance of the license according to Form No. 01 prescribed in the Appendix issued together with this Decree; related documents concerning changes to the contents of the License (if applicable);

c) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam's review report, the Ministry of Transport shall reissue the license in accordance with the annex issued together with this Decree. In case of disapproval, the Ministry of Transport shall notify the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam in writing to respond to the applicant in writing and specify the reasons.

c) Within three working days from the date of receiving the assessment report from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, the Ministry of Transport shall reissue the license according to Form No. 02 prescribed in the Appendix issued together with this Decree. In case of non-approval, the Ministry of Transport shall notify in writing to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam to respond in writing to the applicant and specify the reasons.

c) Within two working days from the date of receipt of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam's report, the Ministry of Transport shall consider reissuing the license in accordance with

a) The documents include: A request for reissuance of the license according to Form No. 01 prescribed in the Appendix issued together with this Decree;

5. For licenses reissued due to revocation:

c) Within two working days from the date of receiving the report from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, the Ministry of Transport shall review and reissue the license according to Form No. 02 prescribed in the Appendix issued together with this Decree. In case of non-approval, the Ministry of Transport shall notify in writing to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam to respond in writing to the applicant and specify the reasons.

point a, b, c, d, đ, g Clause 2 Article 10 of this Decree;

a) The documents include: The documents prescribed in points a, b, c, d, đ, g of Clause 2, Article 10 of this Decree;

d) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam's review report, the Ministry of Transport shall reissue the license in accordance with

6. The reissued license must include the content of the cancellation of the lost, damaged, deteriorated, or content-changed license or the revoked license.

d) Within three working days from the date of receiving the assessment report from the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam, the Ministry of Transport shall reissue the license according to Form No. 02 prescribed in the Appendix issued together with this Decree. In case of non-approval, the Ministry of Transport shall notify in writing to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam to respond in writing to the applicant and specify the reasons.

1. Air Cargo Transport Business Licenses and Common Air Business Licenses shall be revoked in the following cases:

Article 12. Revocation of Air Transport Business Licenses and Common Air Business Licenses [16]

c) Ceasing air cargo transport operations for a continuous period of thirty-six months;

d) Not obtaining an Aircraft Operator Certificate within thirty-six months from the date of issuance of the license;

b) Intentionally falsifying information in the application dossier;

đ) The Aircraft Operator Certificate being withdrawn or revoked for more than thirty-six months without reissuance;

e) Operating contrary to the purpose or content stated in the license;

g) Serious violation of laws on national security and defense;

h) Serious violation of laws on aviation security, aviation safety, organizational structure, and air cargo transport operations, common air operations;

i) Ceasing operations in accordance with the law or at the request of the air cargo transport enterprise;

k) No longer meeting the conditions for issuing the license as stipulated by law.

2. In the event of revocation of the license, the Ministry of Transport shall issue a decision to revoke the license and the enterprise must immediately cease air cargo transport operations.

k) No longer meets the conditions for issuing the License as provided by law.

2. In the case where the License is revoked, the Ministry of Transport shall issue a decision to revoke the license, and the enterprise must immediately cease its air cargo transportation business.

Article 12a. Notifications of Changes to Enterprises [17]

Air cargo transportation enterprises must notify the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam in writing within thirty days from the date of implementation regarding the following contents:

1. Amendments to the Charter of Operations and the Charter of Transportation;

2. Confirmation certificates on changes to the business registration content when there are changes to the business registration content;

3. Changes to organizational structure as provided for in Article 7 of this Decree;

4. Changes to members of the management board;

5. Changes to shareholders holding five percent or more of the charter capital.

Article 12b. Management of Air Transport Business Activities [18]

1. Air cargo transportation enterprises may conduct air cargo transportation after meeting the regulations on Aircraft Operators issued by the Minister of Transport.

2. Air cargo transportation enterprises must ensure that the number of leased aircraft with flight crews meets the following criteria simultaneously:

a) Not exceeding thirty percent of the total number of aircraft;

b) Not exceeding ten aircraft.

Article 12c. Management Measures for Air Transport Rights [19]

1. Airlines granted air transport rights shall comply with confirmed flight schedules and takeoff and landing times.

2. The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam shall implement measures to ensure compliance with confirmed flight schedules and takeoff and landing times of airlines.

Article 12d. Management of Aircraft Imported into Vietnam [ 20]

b) For aircraft used for cargo, mail, and express delivery, and mixed air transportation: Not exceeding fifteen years from the date of manufacture to the date of importation into Vietnam under purchase or lease-purchase contracts; not exceeding twenty-five years from the date of manufacture to the end of lease contracts;

a) For aircraft used for passenger transportation: Not more than ten years from the date of manufacture to the date of importation into Vietnam under purchase or lease-purchase contracts; not more than twenty years from the date of manufacture to the end of the lease contract. For helicopters specifically, not more than twenty-five years from the date of manufacture to the end of the lease contract;

b) For aircraft used for cargo, mail, and express delivery, and common air business: Not more than fifteen years from the date of manufacture to the date of importation into Vietnam under purchase or lease-purchase contracts; not more than twenty-five years from the date of manufacture to the end of the lease contract;

c) Other types of aircraft not specified in points a and b of this clause: Not more than twenty years from the date of manufacture to the date of importation into Vietnam under purchase or lease-purchase contracts; not more than thirty years from the date of manufacture to the end of the lease contract.

2. [21] Aircraft imported into Vietnam must be certified or recognized by one of the following organizations: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Brazilian National Civil Aviation Authority, Canadian National Civil Aviation Authority, Russian Federation Civil Aviation Authority, United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, Chinese Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC), or the Ministry of Construction.

3. [22] Article 13. Conditions for Airport and Airport Terminal Business Operations

Chapter III. 1. Approval by the Minister of Transport in cases of establishing airport terminal enterprises; transferring shares or contributed capital of airport terminal enterprises to foreign investors.

2. Issuance of an Airport and Airport Terminal Business Operation License upon meeting the conditions prescribed at

1. Approval by the Minister of Transport is required in the following cases: Establishment of airport enterprises; transfer of shares or capital contributions of airport enterprises to foreign investors.

2. Issuance of Airport Business Operation Licenses when meeting the conditions stipulated in Article 14 of this Decree.

Article 14. Conditions for Issuing a Business License for Civil Aviation Airports [23]

1. Documents explaining compliance with safety and security conditions for civil aviation as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 63 of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam and Annex 14 of the International Civil Aviation Organization Convention.

2. Meeting the capital requirements as follows:

a) The minimum capital required to establish and maintain an airport business: 100 billion Vietnamese dong;

b) The proportion of foreign investor's capital shall not exceed 30% of the registered capital.

Chapter IV. AIR TRANSPORT SERVICES

Article 15. [24] Conditions for operating air services at civil aviation airports

1. Air transport services at airports include:

a) Passenger terminal operation service;

b) Terminal operation service;

c) Aircraft fuel supply service;

d) Ground commercial technical support service;

đ) In-flight catering service;

2. Enterprises are permitted to conduct business in the services specified in Clause 1 of this Article after obtaining a license for providing air services at civil aviation airports.

Article 16. Conditions for Issuing a License for Providing Air Services at Civil Aviation Airports [25]

1. [26] Compliance with the conditions set forth in Points b, c, d of Clause 2, Article 65 of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam and reviewed and evaluated by the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam according to the corresponding service sectors as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 15 of this Decree.

2. Minimum capital required to establish and maintain enterprises providing air services at civil aviation airports:

c) Aircraft fuel supply service: 30 billion Vietnamese dong.

An airport business providing passenger terminal operation service and terminal and cargo warehouse operation service does not need to comply with the conditions set out in Points a and b of Clause 2 of this Article.

3. For businesses providing passenger terminal operation service, cargo terminal operation service, aircraft fuel supply service, ground commercial technical support service, and airfield operation service, the proportion of foreign individual or organization's contribution shall not exceed 30% of the business's registered capital.

2a. [27] Article 17. Capital Conditions

3. For enterprises providing terminal passenger operation services, cargo terminal operation services, aircraft fuel supply services, ground commercial technical support services, and airport area operation services, the proportion of foreign individuals' and organizations' capital contributions shall not exceed 30% of the enterprise's charter capital.

a) Passenger terminal operation service: 30 billion Vietnamese dong;

b) Terminal and cargo warehouse operation service: 30 billion Vietnamese dong;

a) Operating terminal passenger services: VND 30 billion; b) Operating terminal and cargo warehouse services: VND 30 billion; c) Providing aircraft fuel services: VND 30 billion.

2. For enterprises providing terminal passenger operation services, cargo terminal operation services, aircraft fuel supply services, ground commercial technical support services, and airport area operation services, the proportion of foreign individuals' and organizations' capital contributions shall not exceed 30% of the enterprise's charter capital.

Article 18. Procedures for Issuing a License for Providing Air Services at Civil Aviation Airports [28]

1. [29] Individuals and organizations requesting issuance of a license for providing air services at civil aviation airports must submit one set of application documents directly, through postal services, on an electronic environment, or by other means to the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam and bear responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information in the application. The application includes:

a) An application form for the license according to Form No. 03 attached to this Decree;

b) A copy of the enterprise's documentation explaining compliance with the provisions of Clause 1, Article 16 of this Decree;

c) Original or certified electronic copies of the capital confirmation documents, except in cases stipulated in Point 2a of Article 16 of this Decree.

2. [30] Within 12 days from the date of receiving complete application documents, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam will issue a license for providing air services at civil aviation airports according to Form No. 04 attached to this Decree. If the license is not issued, a written response must be sent to the applicant, specifying the reasons.

If the application is incomplete, within three working days from the date of receipt of the application, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam must send a written response guiding the applicant to complete the application in accordance with regulations.

The results will be delivered at the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam's office, through postal services, electronically, or by other appropriate methods as prescribed.

3. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam shall notify the Air Port Control Unit about the issuance of the permit for inspection and supervision purposes.

Article 19. Procedures for Reissuing Air Service Supply Permit at Airports

1. An Air Service Supply Permit may be reissued if it is lost, damaged, or if there are changes in its contents.

2. Enterprises submit applications for reissuing a license for providing air services at civil aviation airports directly, through postal services, on an electronic environment, or by other means. [31] to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam and bear responsibility for the accuracy and truthfulness of the information in the application. The application includes:

a) A request for reissuing the license according to Form No. 03 as prescribed in the attached Appendix to this Decree;

b) [32] Copies of relevant documents related to changes in the permit's contents (if applicable).

3. For licenses reissued due to changes in content: Within five working days from the date of receiving complete application documents, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam will reissue the license for providing air services at civil aviation airports; if the license is not issued, a written response must be sent to the applicant, specifying the reasons.

4. For licenses reissued due to loss, damage, or deterioration: Within three working days from the date of receiving the request, the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has the responsibility to review and decide on reissuing the license or notify in writing the reasons for refusal to the applicant.

5. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam shall notify the Air Port Control Unit about the reissuance of the permit for inspection and supervision purposes.

6. [33] The results will be delivered at the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam's office, through postal services, electronically, or by other appropriate methods as prescribed.

Article 20. Revocation of Air Service Supply Permit at Airports

1. An Air Service Supply Permit shall be revoked in the following cases:

a) Providing false information during the permit application process;

b) Failure to maintain the minimum capital continuously during operation;

c) Serious violation of laws on national defense and security;

d) Ceasing operations as prescribed by law or upon the enterprise's request;

đ) Being warned by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam for the third time within twelve months without rectification;

e) Serious violation of regulations on aviation security, aviation safety, business conditions, service prices, fire prevention and extinguishing, environmental protection;

g) Not commencing air service supply at airports within twelve months from the date of permit issuance.

2. The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam issues a decision regarding the cancellation of the license, specifying the reasons. Enterprises providing air services at civil aviation airports must immediately cease their service provision activities according to the decision that has been issued.

Chapter V. AIRCRAFT DESIGN, PRODUCTION, MAINTENANCE, TESTING, ENGINE TESTING, PROPELLER TESTING, AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT SERVICES

 

Article 21. Conditions for providing aircraft maintenance services, aircraft engine propeller maintenance services, and aircraft equipment maintenance services in Vietnam [34]

1. Organizations providing aircraft maintenance services, propeller maintenance services, and aircraft equipment maintenance services in Vietnam must be granted an Approval Certificate for Maintenance Organizations by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

2. Conditions for issuing an Approval Certificate for Maintenance Organizations include having documentation explaining the maintenance organization in accordance with regulations issued by the Minister of Transport.

3. This provision only applies to the maintenance of aircraft, propellers, and aircraft equipment in Vietnam for aircraft registered under Vietnamese nationality.

Article 22. Conditions for design, production, or testing facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, aircraft propellers, and aircraft equipment in Vietnam [35]

1. Design, production, or testing facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, aircraft propellers, and aircraft equipment shall be granted a Certificate of Approval for Design, Production, or Testing Facilities for Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, Aircraft Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

2. The conditions for granting a Certificate of Approval for Design, Production, or Testing Facilities for Aircraft, Aircraft Engines, Aircraft Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment in Vietnam as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article include:

a) Having documentation explaining the design, production, or testing organization for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment in Vietnam that demonstrates the organization's capability;

b) Having manufacturing, design, production, maintenance, and testing procedures.

3. This provision only applies to cases where aircraft, aircraft engines, aircraft propellers, and aircraft equipment are designed, produced, or tested in Vietnam based on an Aircraft Type Certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Chapter VI. OPERATIONS OF AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

 

Article 23. Conditions for operating air traffic service businesses [36]

1. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam grants an operation permit for air traffic service provision facilities and technical systems, equipment when meeting requirements regarding technical systems, equipment, operational procedures that comply with civil aviation technical standards and specifications.

2. Meeting the capital requirements as follows:

a) Enterprises providing air navigation services, aviation information services, search and rescue services must be state-owned enterprises;

b) Enterprises providing air navigation surveillance information services and aviation meteorological services must have state capital not less than 65% of the registered capital and foreign individual or organization contributions not exceeding 30% of the enterprise's registered capital.

Chapter VII.OPERATIONS OF TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR AERONAUTICAL PERSONNEL

 

Article 24. Conditions for Operating Training and Skill Development Services for Aeronautical Personnel

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam grants a Certificate of Eligibility for Training and Skill Development Services for Aeronautical Personnel when meeting the following requirements:

1. Requirements for organizational structure, material infrastructure, equipment, and instructor staff are specified in Articles 25 and 26 of this Decree;

2. Requirements for training programs, textbooks, and training materials as prescribed by the Minister of Transport.

Article 25. Requirements for training institutions for aviation personnel [37]

Training institutions for aviation personnel business skills must meet the following requirements:

1. Provide documentation explaining that the physical facilities meet the technical standards and specifications for the aviation industry as prescribed by the Minister of Transport.

2. Provide documentation explaining the training program, textbooks, and training materials as prescribed by the Minister of Transport.

3. Training institutions for aviation personnel business skills must ensure sufficient theoretical and practical instructors so that each specialized aviation subject has at least one instructor.

Article 26. Instructors at training institutions for aviation personnel [38]

The criteria for aviation instructors must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. Hold a professional certificate as stipulated in the specialized aviation regulations or have five years of experience working in a related field to the subject being taught.

2. Possess teaching qualifications under the laws on education or vocational training.

Article 27. Procedures for issuing a Certificate of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel [39]

1. A training institution for aviation personnel shall submit one set of application documents directly or through postal services or other appropriate means to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam. The application includes the following documents:

a) An application form for a Certificate of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel according to Form No. 05 prescribed in the Appendix attached to this Decree;

b) Documentation explaining compliance with the requirements set forth in Articles 25 and 26 of this Decree.

2. The content of the documentation explaining the training organization includes:

a) A list of instructors;

b) Report on physical facilities: classrooms, equipment, practice sites suitable for the training content;

c) Report on the curriculum, textbooks, and training materials for theoretical and practical courses related to each subject;

d) Report on organizational structure, management staff, and management documents for training and business skills of aviation personnel.

3. [40] Within 18 working days from the date of receipt of complete applications as prescribed, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will review the application, inspect and evaluate the facility; request the applicant to provide additional explanations and amend documentation; issue a Certificate of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel to the applicant according to Form No. 07 prescribed in the Appendix attached to this Decree and deliver the result directly or through postal services or other appropriate means to the applicant; if rejected, a written response with reasons must be provided.

Article 28. Reissuance of Certificates of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel Business Skills

1. The certificate will be reissued in cases of loss, damage, or changes in the content of the certificate.

2. The application for reissue includes:

a) An application form according to Form No. 06 prescribed in the Appendix attached to this Decree;

b) Relevant documents concerning changes in the content of the certificate (if applicable).

3. In case of reissuing certificates due to loss, damage, or deterioration: within three working days from the date of receiving complete applications as prescribed, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will reissue the certificate or notify in writing of the refusal to reissue the certificate and specify the reasons.

4. [41] In case of amending or supplementing the contents of the certificate: within ten working days from the date of receiving complete applications as prescribed, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will review the application, inspect and evaluate the facility; request the applicant to provide additional explanations; reissue the certificate or notify in writing of the refusal to reissue the certificate and specify the reasons.

Article 29. Revocation of Training and Vocational Staff Aviation Business License

1. The license shall be revoked in the following cases:

a) Ceasing operations in accordance with the provisions of the law or at the request of the training and vocational staff aviation business facility;

b) Intentionally falsifying information in the application dossier for the license;

c) Operating contrary to the purpose or not in accordance with the contents recorded in the license;

d) Intentionally violating regulations on ensuring aviation security and safety;

đ) Failing to maintain the conditions stipulated in the issued license;

e) The license being erased or altered.

2. In the event of cancellation of the certificate, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam will issue a decision to cancel the certificate; the training institution for aviation personnel must immediately cease business operations related to training and instruction services according to the decision of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Chapter VIII. IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS [42]

 

Article 30. Responsibilities of Enterprises Engaged in Conditional Businesses in the Civil Aviation Sector

1. Operating in accordance with the purposes and contents recorded in the permit or certificate issued by the competent authority.

2. Maintaining the conditions for obtaining permits or certificates as prescribed in this Decree.

3. Adhering to operational conditions as stipulated by civil aviation laws.

4. For enterprises engaged in conditional business activities, they must meet the minimum capital requirements and annually submit audited financial reports to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to monitor compliance with the minimum capital requirements as stipulated in this Decree.

Article 31. Effective Date [43]

1. This Decree takes effect from July 1, 2016.

2. This Decree abolishes:

a) Articles 5 to 19 of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and general aviation activities;

b) Articles 36, 37, Clause 1 of Article 38, Clauses 1 and 2 of Article 39 of Decree No. 102/2015/NĐ-CP dated October 20, 2015 of the Government on management and operation of civil airports.

3. Ministers, Heads of Ministries equivalent to ministries, Heads of government agencies, Chairmen of provincial and municipal people's committees under the central government, organizations, and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Decree./.

 

 

ANNEX

(Attached to Government Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016)

 

Form No. 01 [50]

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE AND REISSUANCE

Air Cargo Transportation Business Permit / Airline Business Permit

Respectfully submitted to:... (Name of Competent Authority or Registration Certificate Issuing Authority)

I am: (write full name in capital letters)... Gender:...

Position:...

Date of Birth:.../.../... Nationality:...

Personal Identification Number/Identity Card Number: ...

or Passport:... Date of Issue:... Place of Issue:...

Current Address:...

Telephone:... Fax:... Email:... Website:...

Legal Representative of the Company:...

Food Safety Permit Number: …Date of Issue/Issuing Authority: …(for establishments required to obtain a Food Safety Permit under regulations)

Request for issuance or reissuance of Air Cargo Transportation Business Permit / Airline Business Permit for commercial purposes with the following content:

1. Name of Enterprise:...

Name of Enterprise in Foreign Language:...

Abbreviation of Enterprise Name:...

Trade Name:...

Brand:...

2. Main office address:

Telephone:... Fax:... Email:... Website:...

Food Safety Permit Number: …Date of Issue/Issuing Authority: …(for establishments required to obtain a Food Safety Permit under regulations)

3. Business Sectors:

4. Registered Capital:…

Total:…

Part on the capital contribution of each member is listed in the member list.

5. Minimum Capital:...

6. Name, address of branch:...

7. Name, address of representative office:...

8. Name, address of business location:...

We and the members commit to:

- Not falling under the provisions of Clause 2 Article 18 of the Enterprise Law;

- The main office is legally owned/used by the company;

- Fully responsible before the law for the legality, accuracy, and truthfulness of the content of the application for the license.

.................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................................

 

 

Attached with the application form:

- ........................;

- ........................;

- .........................

Instructions:

- Vietnamese citizens provide personal identification number or identity card information without having to declare nationality, date of issue, place of issue, gender, current residence in the Application Form.

- Citizens provide passport information fully according to the application form model.

 

Form No. 02

 

BUSINESS LICENSE FOR AIR CARGO TRANSPORTATION/BUSINESS LICENSE FOR COMMON AIR SERVICES

No.:...

Date of issue:...

Date of first reissue:...

Date of second reissue:...

1. Name of Enterprise:...

2. Company name in foreign language:...

3. Abbreviated company name:...

4. Trade name:...

5. Main office address:...

6. Number and date of issuance of the Enterprise Registration Certificate:...

7. Scope of business

7.1. For air cargo transportation business, including:

a) Transport objects (passengers, goods, parcels):

b) Types of transport (regular, irregular):...

c) Transport range (international, domestic):...

7.2. For commercial common air services business

a) Types of common air service:...

b) Areas providing common air services:...

8. Registered capital:

a) Total amount:...; with or without foreign capital:...

b) Owner; list of members, founding shareholders and their respective capital contributions for partnership companies, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies:...

9. Name, address of branch:...

10. Name, address of representative office:...

11. Full name, date of birth, nationality, citizen identification number (citizen ID card) or passport number, place of residence of the legal representative of the enterprise:...

.................................................................................................................................

^[1] ................................................................................................................................

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^[1] Note: In case of reissuing due to loss, damage, or tearing, it must be noted: "This certificate replaces the previously issued certificate number...on...day...month...year..."

 

Implementation Report of Production Projects of Supporting Industry Products Confirmed with Incentives [51]

 

APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE/REISSUE OF BUSINESS LICENSE FOR PROVIDING AIR SERVICES AT AIRPORTS

Respectfully submitted to: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Based on...

Based on...

Company...requests the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to issue/reissue the Business License for providing air services at airports (airports)...

Specific information as follows:

1. Full name of organization or individual according to the enterprise registration certificate or legal entity/personal identification documents (including abbreviated name and international trade name).

2. Enterprise code:

3. Main office address:

4. Contact address: (name of responsible person, postal address, email address, phone number, fax).

5. Legal representative's full name (for organizations):

6. Information about the legal representative (date of birth, gender, personal identification number/identity card number).

7. Type of enterprise: (limited liability company, joint-stock company...).

8. Content of the request: clearly state the content of the request and accompanying information depending on the specific request (see notes section).

 

 

Note:

For Vietnamese citizens providing personal identification number or identity card information, there is no need to declare gender information.

For requests for issuance of business licenses for providing air services at airports: name and address of the applicant; type of service provided/service location; scale of service provision.

 

Form number 04 [52]

 

Form number 05 [53]

 

PETITION FOR APPLICATION

ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFIED TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR AIRLINE STAFF

Respectfully submitted to: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Name of the training institution for aviation personnel (in uppercase letters):

................................................................................................................................

Abbreviation of the name of the training institution for aviation personnel (if any):

..........................................................................................................................

Main office address: …

Establishment/license registration number:...

Issued by:...on...day...month...year...at...

Main field of operation:...

Registered capital:...Bank account number:...At Bank:...

Telephone:... Fax:... Email:... Website:...

Legal representative

Full name:...Position:...Nationality:...

Request the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to issue the Certificate of Qualified Training and Skill Development Institute for Airline Staff

- Name of training and skill development institute for airline staff:...

- Address of training and skill development institute for airline staff:

+ Institute 1:...+ Institute 2:...established pursuant to Decision No....dated...by...

- Telephone:...Fax:...Email:...

- Scope of training and skill development:...

- Scale of training and skill development:...

We hereby commit to fully assume responsibility for the truthfulness and accuracy of the content of the submitted document and accompanying files, and strictly comply with all relevant laws of Vietnam concerning general activities and the scope of activities defined in the Certificate of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel./.

 

 

Form number 06 [54]

 

PETITION FOR APPLICATION

REISSUE CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFIED TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR AIRLINE STAFF

Respectfully submitted to: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.

Name of training and skill development institute for airline staff (written in uppercase letters): ...

Abbreviation of the name of the training institution for aviation personnel (if any):

..........................................................................................................................

Main office address: …

Telephone:... Fax:... Email:... Website:...

Legal representative:...

Full name:...Position:...Nationality:...

Request the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam to reissue/amend/additional information to the Certificate of Qualified Training and Skill Development Institute for Airline Staff

- Name of the training institution for aviation personnel:

......................................................................................................................

- Certificate number issued:…date…place of issue…

- Reason for requesting reissue:…

We hereby commit to strictly comply with all relevant laws of Vietnam concerning general activities and the scope of activities defined in the Certificate of Eligibility for Training Institutions for Aviation Personnel./.

 

 

Form No. 07 [55]

 

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE OR OTHER FINANCIAL SECURITY

TRAINING AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR AIRLINE STAFF

CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR AVIATION PERSONNEL

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF VIETNAM CERTIFIES THAT

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF VIETNAM CERTIFIES THAT

Name of Training Organization....................................................

Meets the conditions to provide professional training for aviation personnel in accordance with ... for the following position(s):

Training Organization................................................................................

Is qualified to provide professional training for aviation personnel in accordance with...for the following position(s):...

 

 

 

 

 

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[1] Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, based on the following grounds:

“||| Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015;

Pursuant to the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated June 29, 2006 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Some Articles of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated November 21, 2014;

Pursuant to the Investment Law dated November 26, 2014 and the Law amending and supplementing Article 6 and Appendix 4 on the List of Sectors and Occupations Subject to Conditions of the Investment Law dated November 22, 2016; At the proposal of the Minister of Transport;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities.”

Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, based on the following grounds:

"Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Law on Organization of the Government and the Law on Organization of Local Administration dated November 22, 2019;

On the basis of the Civil Aviation Law dated June 29, 2006; the Law Amending and Supplementing Some Articles of the Civil Aviation Law dated November 21, 2014;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing some articles of Decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector.”

Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, based on the following grounds:

"Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Law on Organization of the Government and the Law on Organization of Local Administration dated November 22, 2019;

Pursuant to the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated June 29, 2006; Law amending and supplementing certain provisions of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated November 21, 2014;

Pursuant to the Investment Law dated June 17, 2020; At the proposal of the Minister of Transport;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing one article of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector.”

Decree No. 89/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2025 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, based on the following grounds:

"On the basis of the Law on Government Organization dated February 18, 2025;

On the basis of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated June 29, 2006, and the Law Amending and Supplementing Some Provisions of the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam dated November 21, 2014;

On the basis of the Investment Law dated June 17, 2020; Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Construction;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector.”

Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP dated January 13, 2026 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the purview of the Ministry of Construction, based on the following grounds:

“Pursuant to the Law on Government Organization No. 63/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Local Administration Organization No. 72/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Road Traffic Safety Law No. 36/2024/QH15;

Pursuant to the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam No. 66/2006/QH11 amended and supplemented by Law No. 61/2014/QH13;

Pursuant to the Construction Law No. 50/2014/QH13 amended and supplemented by Law No. 62/2020/QH14;

Pursuant to the Enterprise Law No. 59/2020/QH14 amended and supplemented by Law No. 76/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Maritime Code No. 95/2015/QH13;

Pursuant to the Inland Waterway Traffic Law No. 23/2004/QH11 amended and supplemented by Law No. 48/2014/QH13;

At the proposal of the Minister of Construction;

The Government promulgates this Decree amending and supplementing certain articles of Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the purview of the Ministry of Construction.”

[2] This point has been amended and supplemented according to Clause 1, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which takes effect from January 1, 2020.

[3] This provision is added pursuant to Article 135 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, which takes effect from January 15, 2026.

[4] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 2, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditional business sectors in the civil aviation industry and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which takes effect from January 1, 2020.

[5] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 3, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditional business sectors in the civil aviation industry and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which takes effect from January 1, 2020.

[6] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 4, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditional business sectors in the civil aviation industry and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which takes effect from January 1, 2020.

[7] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 5, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditional business sectors in the civil aviation industry and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which takes effect from January 1, 2020.

[8] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 6, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditional business sectors in the civil aviation industry and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which takes effect from January 1, 2020.

[9] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 7, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditional business sectors in the civil aviation industry and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which takes effect from January 1, 2020.

[10] This point is repealed pursuant to Clause 1, Article 131 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, which takes effect from January 15, 2026.

[11] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 2, Article 131 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, which takes effect from January 15, 2026.

[12] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 2, Article 131 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, which takes effect from January 15, 2026.

[13] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 2, Article 131 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, which takes effect from January 15, 2026.

[14] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 2, Article 131 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of several Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, which takes effect from January 15, 2026.

[15] This is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 8, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[16] This is amended and supplemented pursuant to Clause 9, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[17] This is supplemented pursuant to Clause 10, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[18] This is supplemented pursuant to Clause 11, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[19] This is supplemented pursuant to Clause 12, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[20] This is supplemented pursuant to Clause 13, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[21] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2025 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, effective from April 13, 2025.

[22] This clause is supplemented pursuant to Clause 1, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of decrees related to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[23] This provision is added pursuant to Clause 14, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[24] This provision is amended and supplemented pursuant to Article 132 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, effective from January 15, 2026.

[25] This provision is added pursuant to Clause 15, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[26] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 2, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees relating to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[27] This clause is added pursuant to Point b, Clause 2, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees relating to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[28] This provision is added pursuant to Clause 16, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[29] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 3, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees relating to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[30] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point b, Clause 3, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees relating to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[31] The phrase "or by other appropriate forms" is replaced with the phrase "or on an electronic environment or by other forms" pursuant to Clause 6, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees relating to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[32] This point is amended and supplemented pursuant to Point a, Clause 4, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees relating to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[33] This clause is added pursuant to Point b, Clause 4, Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees relating to business operations in the civil aviation sector, effective from September 15, 2022.

[34] This is added pursuant to Clause 17, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[35] This is added pursuant to Clause 18, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[36] This is added pursuant to Clause 19, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[37] This is added pursuant to Clause 20, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[38] This is added pursuant to Clause 21, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[39] This is added pursuant to Clause 22, Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on business sectors and occupations subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, effective from January 1, 2020.

[40] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Article 133 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of various decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, effective from January 15, 2026.

[41] This clause is amended and supplemented pursuant to Article 134 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of various decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, effective from January 15, 2026.

[42] Article 136 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, which takes effect from January 15, 2026, provides for transitional provisions as follows:

“Article 136. Transitional Provisions

Licenses for providing air service types: airport operation services, aircraft maintenance and repair services, aviation equipment repair and maintenance services, and aviation technical services shall cease to be valid upon the effectiveness of this Decree.”

Article 139 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, which takes effect from January 15, 2026, provides for responsibilities for implementation as follows:

“Article 139. Responsibilities for Implementation

The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decree.”

[43] Article 3 and Article 4 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditional business sectors in the civil aviation industry and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which take effect from January 1, 2020, provide as follows:

“Article 3. Effectiveness

1. This Decree shall take effect from January 1, 2020.

2. Repeal Article 13 and Article 17 of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector.

3. Repeal Article 20 of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air transport business and common aviation activities.

Article 4. Responsibilities for Implementation

1. The Ministry of Transport shall organize the implementation of this Decree.

2. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

Article 4 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of several Decrees relating to business operations in the civil aviation industry, which take effect from September 15, 2022, provides as follows:

“Article 4. Effective date

1. This Decree shall take effect from September 15, 2022.

2. Repeal Decree No. 07/2019/NĐ-CP dated January 23, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 68/2015/NĐ-CP dated August 18, 2015 of the Government on nationality registration and rights registration for aircraft (hereinafter referred to as Decree No. 07/2019/NĐ-CP).

3. For administrative procedure files submitted to the Civil Aviation Administration before the effectiveness of this Decree, continue to implement the provisions of Decree No. 68/2015/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 07/2019/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP; Decree No. 05/2021/NĐ-CP.

4. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

Article 3 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013 of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016 of the Government on conditional business sectors in the civil aviation industry, which take effect from February 16, 2024, provides as follows:

“Article 3. Effectiveness

1. This Decree takes effect from the date of issuance.

2. Certificates of common aviation activity registration and certificates of trademark usage registration issued before the effectiveness of this Decree shall remain valid until they are revoked.

3. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

Article 2 and Article 3 of Decree No. 89/2025/NĐ-CP dated April 13, 2025, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which take effect from April 13, 2025, are stipulated as follows:

Article 2. Effectiveness

This Decree takes effect from the date of signature.

Article 3. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The Ministry of Construction shall organize the implementation of this Decree.

2. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree./.

Article 137 of Decree No. 14/2026/NĐ-CP of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of various Decrees to reduce and simplify administrative procedures related to production and business activities under the management of the Ministry of Construction, which take effect from January 15, 2026, is stipulated as follows:

“Article 137. Effective date

1. This Decree takes effect from January 15, 2026, except for the cases provided for in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of this Article.

2. Articles 6, 7, Clause 1 of Article 12, and Clause 3 of Article 138 of this Decree take effect from July 1, 2026.

3. Article 38 and Clause 2 of Article 43 of this Decree take effect when the Circular on specialized state management at ports, inland waterway terminals, anchorage areas, and inland waterway pilotage operations issued and taking effect by the Minister of Construction.”

[44] This model is replaced according to Clause 1 of Article 2 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which take effect from February 16, 2024.

[45] This model is replaced according to Clause 2 of Article 2 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which take effect from February 16, 2024.

[46] This model is replaced according to Clause 7 of Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of various Decrees related to business activities in the civil aviation sector, which take effect from September 15, 2022.

[47] This model is amended according to Clause 24 of Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which take effect from January 1, 2020.

[48] This model is amended according to Clause 24 of Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which take effect from January 1, 2020.

[49 This model is amended according to Clause 24 of Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which take effect from January 1, 2020.

[50] This model is replaced according to Clause 1 of Article 2 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which take effect from February 16, 2024.

[51] This model is replaced according to Clause 2 of Article 2 of Decree No. 15/2024/NĐ-CP dated February 16, 2024, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities and Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector, which take effect from February 16, 2024.

[52] This model is replaced according to Clause 7 of Article 2 of Decree No. 64/2022/NĐ-CP dated September 15, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of various Decrees related to business activities in the civil aviation sector, which take effect from September 15, 2022.

[53] This model is amended according to Clause 24 of Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which take effect from January 1, 2020.

[54] This model is amended according to Clause 24 of Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which take effect from January 1, 2020.

[55] This model is amended according to Clause 24 of Article 1 of Decree No. 89/2019/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2019, of the Government amending and supplementing certain provisions of Decree No. 92/2016/NĐ-CP dated July 1, 2016, of the Government on industries and trades subject to conditions in the civil aviation sector and Decree No. 30/2013/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2013, of the Government on air cargo transportation business and common aviation activities, which take effect from January 1, 2020.