Decree No. 288/2025/NĐ-CP on the management of unmanned aerial vehicles and other aircraft

 

DECREE

REGULATIONS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT AND OTHER AIRCRAFT

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

Pursuant to the Law on Civil Air Defense No. 49/2024/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of 11 Laws on Military Affairs and National Defense No. 98/2025/QH15;

"Based on the proposal of the Minister of National Defense;"

The Government promulgates this Decree providing detailed regulations and guidance for implementing Clause 5 Article 27; Clause 6 Article 28; Clause 1, Clause 2 and Point c Clause 4 Article 29; Article 30; Clause 1, Points a, b, c and d Clause 2 Article 31; Article 32; Article 33; Clause 4 Article 34 and Article 35 of the Law on Civil Air Defense regarding import, export, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import; research and development, testing, production, repair, maintenance, business of unmanned aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of unmanned aircraft and other aircraft; conditions for registration, operation, provision of registration information; operation and use; training and issuance of licenses to control unmanned aircraft and other aircraft.

PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

This Decree applies to agencies, organizations, individuals from Vietnam and foreign countries involved in activities related to unmanned aircraft and other aircraft (hereinafter referred to as aircraft) in Vietnam.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Flight qualification standards are technical parameters, requirements for technical standards and specifications of aircraft and their equipment; mandatory requirements for persons directly operating and using aircraft to ensure security and safety during operation and use.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

In this Decree, the following terms are understood as follows:

2. Aircraft operator is an agency, organization, individual owning aircraft or an agency, organization, individual leasing, borrowing or legally authorized to operate and use aircraft according to the provisions of the law (hereinafter collectively referred to as the operator).

3. Traditional flight area is airspace with defined boundaries in a fixed area where aircraft operations have been permitted by competent authorities for stable and long-term periods.

4. Visual observation flight control permit is a permit issued by the Ministry of National Defense to individuals who are allowed to control aircraft within visual range after completing aviation knowledge training programs.

5. Equipment observation flight control permit is a permit issued by the Ministry of National Defense to individuals who are allowed to control aircraft beyond visual range, controlling aircraft programmed through a central control system after completing aviation knowledge and practical aircraft control training programs.

Article 4. Classification of aircraft

1. Classification of unmanned aircraft based on take-off weight:

a) Class 1 less than 0.25 kilograms;

b) Class 2 from 0.25 kilograms to less than 2 kilograms;

c) Class 3 from 2 kilograms to less than 25 kilograms;

d) Class 4 from 25 kilograms to less than 150 kilograms;

đ) Class 5 150 kilograms or more.

2. Classification of unmanned aircraft based on control method:

a) Visual observation flight control;

b) Equipment observation flight control.

3. Classification of unmanned aircraft based on usage purpose:

a) Commercial;

b) Agricultural production service;

c) High-altitude surveying, monitoring, and surveillance;

d) Entertainment and recreation;

đ) Scientific research and technology development;

e) Flight training;

g) Official duty;

h) Other purposes.

4. Classification of other aircraft based on engine type:

a) With engine;

b) Without engine.

5. Classification of other aircraft based on control method:

a) Directly controlled by a person;

b) Not directly controlled by a person.

6. Classification of specialized aircraft for national defense and security purposes according to the regulations of the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

IMPORT, EXPORT, TEMPORARY IMPORT FOR RE-EXPORT, TEMPORARY EXPORT FOR RE-IMPORT OF AIRCRAFT; AIRCRAFT ENGINES, PROPELLERS, AND EQUIPMENT OF AIRCRAFT

Chapter II
IMPORT, EXPORT, TEMPORARY IMPORT FOR RE-EXPORT, TEMPORARY EXPORT FOR RE-IMPORT OF AIRCRAFT; AIRCRAFT ENGINES, AIRCRAFT PROPELLERS AND AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT

Article 5. Import, export, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import of aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft

Clause 1. The import, export, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import of aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft must comply with the provisions of Vietnamese law and adhere to international treaties to which Vietnam is a party.

Clause 2. Organizations and individuals exporting, importing, temporarily importing for re-export, temporarily exporting for re-import of aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft shall not fall under any of the following circumstances:

Point a) Being criminally processed for acts using aircraft to harm national defense, security; social order and safety; and aviation safety.

Point b) Having a criminal record for offenses against national security.

Clause 3. Organizations and individuals engaging in the import, export, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import of aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft must retain records and provide information on imported, exported, temporarily imported for re-export, temporarily exported for re-import aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft when requested by military authorities and police.

Article 6. Authority to issue permits for import, export, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import of aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft

Clause 1. Provincial People's Committees (hereinafter referred to as Provincial People's Committee) shall issue permits for the import, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import of aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft (excluding specialized aircraft used for national defense and security purposes of the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security), after obtaining opinions from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

Clause 2. The Ministry of National Defense shall provide opinions on compliance with technical standards and specifications of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft; and the qualification criteria for aircraft operation.

Clause 3. The Ministry of Public Security shall provide opinions on the conditions for organizations and individuals applying for import, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree, including quantity, purpose of use, security, and safety of aircraft, and components constituting aircraft.

Clause 4. Export of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft shall be carried out when organizations and individuals meet the standards and conditions and have been issued a production qualification certificate or business qualification certificate for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft according to this Decree.

Article 7. Documents for application for permits for import, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import of aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft

Clause 1. Application document of organizations and individuals: One original copy according to Model No. 01 or Model No. 01a attached to this Decree.

Clause 2. Business registration certificate or Investment Certificate or Business Registration Certificate and Business Qualification Certificate or Production Qualification Certificate for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft: One certified true copy.

Clause 3. Overall images and identification photos, serial numbers (if available) of aircraft (A4 size).

Clause 4. Technical specification sheet of aircraft provided by the manufacturer: One certified true copy.

Clause 5. List of individual equipment constituting aircraft.

Clause 6. Documentation or materials on technical standards and specifications of aircraft, except in cases of temporary export for re-import.

Clause 7. In cases of import through agency, there must be a written agreement between the principal and the agent; the principal importing must comply with the provisions of Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree.

Clause 8. In cases where organizations, individuals, foreigners have integrated information and state management agencies have completed information connection and sharing on electronic platforms, they do not need to submit the documents specified in Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 8. Procedures and formalities for issuing import permits, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import of aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircrafts

1. Organizations and individuals engaging in import, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import shall submit one set of documents as prescribed in Article 7 of this Decree to the People's Committee of the province in person, through postal service, or via the National Public Service Portal.

2. Within three working days from the date of receipt of complete documents, the People's Committee of the province shall send a document along with the organization's or individual's documents to the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

3. Within five working days from the date of receipt of the document from the People's Committee of the province, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Public Security shall reply in writing to the People's Committee of the province; within three working days from the date of receipt of the reply, the People's Committee of the province shall decide on issuing the permit based on the opinions of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Public Security and inform the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Public Security about the issuance of the permit, and update the permit on the National Public Service Portal; in case of refusal to issue the permit, the People's Committee of the province shall reply in writing and specify the reasons.

4. In case the documents are not valid, within three working days from the date of receipt of the documents, the People's Committee of the province shall request organizations and individuals to perfect the documents; the time taken to perfect the documents shall not be counted towards the processing period.

Article 9. Revocation of import permits, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import of aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircrafts

1. Organizations and individuals whose import permits, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import of aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircrafts are revoked shall fall under one of the following cases:

a) Exploiting import activities, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import to harm national defense, security, aviation safety, and social order and safety;

b) Providing false information in the application documents for obtaining import permits, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import;

c) Altering the content of import permits, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import by repairing, erasing, or tampering;

d) Being dissolved or declared bankrupt according to the provisions of the law;

đ) Having one of the documents specified in Clause 2, Article 7 of this Decree revoked by the competent authority.

2. Authority to revoke import permits, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import:

a) The People's Committee of the province shall revoke import permits, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import by decision to revoke;

b) The revocation decision shall be sent to the organization or individual and the competent authority approving the conditions for import, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import, and the Customs Office before the decision takes effect;

c) Revocation shall not apply to Permits that have been used for consignments that have already been cleared through customs.

Chapter III
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TESTING, PRODUCTION, REPAIR, MAINTENANCE; BUSINESS OF AIRCRAFTS AND EQUIPMENT OF AIRCRAFTS

Article 10. Conditions for issuing Certificates of Eligibility for research and development, testing, production, repair, maintenance facilities of aircrafts, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircrafts; procedures and formalities for promulgating technical standards and regulations for aircrafts

1. Conditions for issuing Certificates of Eligibility for research and development, testing, production, repair, maintenance facilities of aircrafts, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircrafts:

a) Registered and licensed in accordance with the law;

b) The head of the research and development, testing, production, repair, maintenance facility of aircrafts, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircrafts must comply with the provisions of Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree;

c) Have at least three personnel trained in aviation engineering fields; the personnel responsible for the specialized fields mentioned above must hold a college degree or higher;

d) Have documents and materials regarding technical infrastructure, sample products (if any) proving sufficient capability for research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance suitable for the type of aircraft;

đ) Have documents and materials demonstrating the research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance process of aircrafts; workshops, parking areas, and types of materials used suitable for the type of aircraft;

e) Provide a list of types of aircraft produced, repaired, and maintained, and relevant documents and materials of aircrafts conforming to technical standards and regulations issued by the Ministry of Defense or recognized basic standards by the Ministry of Defense;

g) Points a, b, c, d, and đ of this clause shall not apply to research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities of aircrafts of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

2. Procedures and formalities for promulgating technical standards and regulations for aircrafts shall be carried out in accordance with the law on standards and technical regulations.

Article 11. Competence, application materials, procedures, and formalities for issuing the Certificate of Eligibility for research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices

1. Competence:

a) The Ministry of National Defense shall issue the Certificate of Eligibility for research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices when such facilities meet the conditions stipulated in Article 10 of this Decree, after receiving a written agreement from the Ministry of Public Security, except for facilities managed by the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

b) The Ministry of Public Security shall provide comments on the conditions for organizations and individuals applying for the Certificate of Eligibility as prescribed in Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree, and the scale, quantity, purpose of use, security, and safety of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and individual components constituting aircraft (if applicable).

2. Application Materials for Issuing the Certificate of Eligibility:

a) An application form according to Model No. 02 attached to this Decree;

b) A valid copy of registration certificates or permits issued in accordance with the law;

c) A list of specialized personnel in aviation accompanied by diplomas (or corresponding certificates): one valid copy;

d) Documentation describing technical infrastructure serving research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices: one valid copy;

đ) A list of types of aircraft for research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance, and related documentation on conformity and compliance of aircraft (excluding aircraft currently under research and development and testing);

e) Technical specifications of each type of aircraft produced, repaired, or maintained by the facility; basic technical specifications for aircraft currently under research and development and testing: one valid copy;

g) In cases where organizations, individuals, and foreigners have integrated information and state management agencies have completed the connection and sharing of information in an electronic environment, the application materials specified in point b, Clause 2 of this Article are not required.

3. Procedures and Formalities for Issuing the Certificate of Eligibility:

a) Research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices shall submit one set of application materials as prescribed in Clause 2 of this Article directly, through postal service, or via the National Public Service Portal to the Ministry of National Defense;

b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid application materials, the Ministry of National Defense shall send a letter along with the application materials to the Ministry of Public Security and relevant agencies to seek their opinions on the application for the Certificate of Eligibility.

Within five working days from the date of receipt of the application materials from the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security and relevant agencies shall respond in writing.

c) Within seven days from the date of receipt of the opinions of the Ministry of Public Security and relevant agencies, the Ministry of National Defense shall lead and coordinate with relevant agencies to review and issue the Certificate of Eligibility for research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices, and send one copy to the business registration agency or the competent authority allowing such facilities to operate, and the Ministry of Public Security for coordinated management. If the certificate is not issued, a written response stating the reasons must be provided.

In case the application materials are not valid, within three working days from the date of receipt of the application materials, the Ministry of National Defense shall notify in writing or via email for the research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices to perfect the application materials; the time taken to perfect the application materials will not be counted towards the processing period.

4. The validity period of the Certificate of Eligibility for research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices shall be in accordance with the validity periods stipulated in point b, Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 12. Issuance of replacement and reissue of the Certificate of Eligibility for research and development, testing, production, repair, maintenance of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devicesTHE UNITThe Certificate of Eligibility shall be replaced in case of damage or need to change information in the certificate; it shall be reissued in case of loss.

1. The Certificate of Eligibility shall be replaced in cases where it is damaged or requires changes to the information contained therein; it shall be reissued in cases of loss.

2. Documents for the issuance of replacement and reissue of the Certificate of Eligibility include:

a) Application form according to Model No. 03 attached to this Decree;

b) The original Certificate of Eligibility issued; declaration of loss of the Certificate of Eligibility (in case of reissue);

c) Documentation proving changes in cases where there are changes to the contents specified in points c, d, đ, and e of Clause 2, Article 11.

3. Procedures for the issuance of replacement and reissue of the Certificate of Eligibility:

a) Research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices shall submit one set of documents as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article directly, through postal service, or through the National Public Service Portal to the Ministry of National Defense;

b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents, the Ministry of National Defense shall send a document along with the file (in case of changing information in the certificate) requesting comments from the Ministry of Public Security.

Within three working days from the date of receipt of comments from the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security shall provide a response.

c) Within three working days from the date of receipt of comments from the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Defense shall issue a replacement or reissue of the Certificate of Eligibility for research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices, and simultaneously send one copy to the business registration authority and the Ministry of Public Security. In cases where a replacement or reissue is not granted, a written response must be provided with reasons stated.

In cases where the documents are not valid, within three working days from the date of receipt of the documents, the Ministry of National Defense shall notify in writing or via email, stating the reasons for the research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices to perfect the documents; the time taken to perfect the documents will not be included in the processing period.

Article 13. Revocation of the Certificate of Eligibility for research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices

1. Research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices shall have their Certificate of Eligibility revoked in any of the following cases:

a) Exploiting the activities of research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices to harm national defense, security, aviation safety, and social order and safety;

b) Providing false information in the application documents for the Certificate of Eligibility;

c) Ceasing operations in the field covered by the Certificate of Eligibility;

d) Being dissolved or declared bankrupt according to the provisions of the law;

đ) Being revoked by the competent authority of the document specified in point b, Clause 2, Article 11 of this Decree;

e) Lending, leasing, purchasing, or selling the Certificate of Eligibility;

g) Failing to maintain the conditions stipulated in Article 10 of this Decree, having been administratively penalized but still unable to rectify such conditions within forty days from the date the competent authority issues a conclusion that the research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices do not meet the eligibility criteria.

2. Authority and procedures for revoking the Certificate of Eligibility:

a) The Ministry of National Defense shall revoke the Certificate of Eligibility by a revocation decision;

b) The revocation decision shall be sent to the research and development, testing, production, repair, and maintenance facilities for aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and aircraft equipment and devices, the licensing and registration authority, and the Ministry of Public Security before the decision takes effect.

Article 14. Conditions for business establishments dealing with aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft

Organizations and individuals engaged in business activities related to aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft must meet the following conditions:

1. Organizations and individuals engaged in business activities related to aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft must comply with the provisions set out in Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree.

2. They must keep records of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft; records of organizations and individuals purchasing or leasing aircraft, and provide information about aircraft and buyers or lessees of aircraft when requested by military or police authorities.

3. For businesses providing aircraft leasing services and supplying flight services outside the scope specified in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article, the aircraft must comply with the provisions set out in Clause 1, Article 19.

4. The conditions stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of this Article shall not apply to establishments managed by the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

Article 15. Competence, application forms, and procedures for issuing certificates of compliance with conditions for business establishments dealing with aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft

1. Competence: The Ministry of National Defense issues Certificates of Compliance with Conditions for business establishments dealing with aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft when they meet the conditions prescribed in Article 14 of this Decree.

2. Application Forms

a) A request letter for issuance of a Certificate of Compliance with Conditions for Aircraft Business Operations of the business establishment's owner according to Model No. 04 attached to this Decree;

b) A copy of the Enterprise Registration Certificate or Investment Certificate or Business Registration Certificate: one valid copy;

c) A list of types of aircraft; equipment of aircraft;

d) For overseas Vietnamese holding foreign passports and foreigners conducting business with aircraft; equipment of aircraft in Vietnam, in addition to the documents specified in points a, b, and c of Clause 2 of this Article, they must have a Personal Declaration Form accompanied by a valid copy of Passport, Permanent Residence Card, Temporary Residence Card, or Entry Visa still valid for residence in Vietnam;

đ) In cases where organizations, individuals, and foreigners have integrated information and state management agencies have completed electronic connection and information sharing, the application forms specified in point b of Clause 2 of this Article are not required.

3. Procedures for Issuing Certificates of Compliance with Conditions

a) The owner of the business establishment engaging in aircraft; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft business activities submits one set of application forms as prescribed in Clause 2 of this Article to the Ministry of National Defense through direct submission, postal service, or the National Public Service Portal;

b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of complete application forms, the Ministry of National Defense sends a letter with the application forms requesting comments from the Ministry of Public Security;

c) Within five working days from the date of receipt of the letter from the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security replies to the Ministry of National Defense; within three working days from the date of receipt of the comments from the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Defense issues a Certificate of Compliance with Conditions for the business establishment while sending one copy to the Ministry of Public Security for coordinated management; if not issued, the Ministry of National Defense replies in writing or via email and specifies the reasons;

d) If the application forms are not valid, within three working days, the Ministry of National Defense requests the business establishment owner to complete the application forms; the time to complete the application forms is not included in the processing period.

4. The validity period of the Certificate of Compliance with Conditions for Aircraft Business Operations; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft is based on the validity period of the documents specified in point b of Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 16. Issuance of replacement and reissue certificates for businesses operating aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment

Clause 1. The certificate of eligibility to operate aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment shall be replaced in cases where it is damaged, its recorded information changes, or its validity period expires.

Clause 2. The certificate of eligibility to operate aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment shall be reissued in cases where it is lost or revoked.

Clause 3. The Ministry of National Defense shall issue replacement or reissue certificates of eligibility to operate aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment for businesses based on Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article.

Clause 4. The application dossier for replacement includes the following documents:

Point a) A request for replacement of the certificate of eligibility to operate aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment according to Model No. 05 attached to this Decree;

Point b) A certified copy of documents proving changes in the recorded information on the certificate of eligibility to operate aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment (if applicable);

Point c) Documents specified in Point c, Clause 2 of Article 15 of this Decree in case of changes in aircrafts, equipment, and devices;

Point d) The original certificate of eligibility to operate aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment that has been issued.

Clause 5. The application dossier for reissuing the certificate of eligibility to operate aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment includes the following documents:

Point a) A request for reissuing the certificate of eligibility to operate aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment from the business according to Model No. 05 attached to this Decree;

Point b) Receipt of fine payment as prescribed by law (if applicable);

Point c) Report of loss of the certificate of eligibility to operate (in case of loss of the certificate of eligibility);

Point d) Dossier for reissuance after revocation of the certificate of eligibility to operate aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 17 of this Decree, which is carried out like a new issuance, at least 12 months from the date of the decision to revoke.

Clause 6. Procedures for issuing replacement and reissue certificates of eligibility

Point a) The owner of the business operating aircrafts; aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment submits one set of dossier in accordance with Clause 4 or Clause 5 of this Article to the Ministry of National Defense;

Point b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of complete dossier, the Ministry of National Defense issues replacement or reissue certificates of eligibility for the business; if not issued, the Ministry of National Defense replies in writing or via email and specifies the reasons;

Point c) In cases of change in legal representative, changes in aircrafts, equipment, and devices, the Ministry of National Defense coordinates with the Ministry of Public Security to seek their opinion before issuing replacement certificates of eligibility for the business, and simultaneously sends one copy of the replacement certificate of eligibility to the Ministry of Public Security for management coordination;

Point d) In cases where the dossier is not valid, within three working days, the Ministry of National Defense requests the business to complete the dossier; the time to complete the dossier does not count towards the processing period.

Article 17. Revocation of Business Operation Permit for Aircraft; Aircraft Engines, Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment

1. The Business Operation Permit for Aircraft; Aircraft Engines, Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment shall be revoked in the following cases:

a) Using false documents or providing inaccurate information in documents that misrepresent the true nature of the documents to apply for a Business Operation Permit for Aircraft; Aircraft Engines, Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment;

b) After being granted a Business Operation Permit for Aircraft; Aircraft Engines, Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment, the supervisory authority conducts post-issuance inspections and finds that the business entity does not meet the conditions stipulated in this Decree, and within 40 days from the date the competent authority issues a conclusion that the business entity does not meet the required conditions but still fails to rectify them;

c) Six months after being granted a Business Operation Permit for Aircraft; Aircraft Engines, Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment, the business entity does not operate;

d) The business entity is dissolved or declared bankrupt according to the provisions of the law;

đ) The business entity is suspended from operation or has had its documents specified in point b, Clause 2, Article 15 of this Decree revoked by the competent authority;

e) Lending, leasing, purchasing, or selling a Business Operation Permit for Aircraft; Aircraft Engines, Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment;

g) Exploiting the business activities to harm national defense, security, flight safety, and is recommended by the competent authority to revoke the Business Operation Permit for Aircraft; Aircraft Engines, Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment.

2. Authority to Revoke the Business Operation Permit for Aircraft; Aircraft Engines, Propellers, and Aircraft Equipment:

a) The Ministry of National Defense shall revoke the Certificate of Eligibility by a revocation decision;

b) After revoking the permit, the Ministry of National Defense must issue a written notice to the business registration authority or the competent authority allowing the business entity to operate and the local police authority.

Chapter IV
CONDITIONS FOR REGISTRATION; EXPLOITATION AND USE OF AIRCRAFT; INFORMATION ON AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION

Article 18. Conditions for Registration of Aircraft

1. Legal ownership documentation for the aircraft, including:

a) Import Permit and Customs Declaration Form (for imported aircraft);

b) Invoice from a business entity authorized to trade in aircraft or a decision from the competent authority or a transfer document or financial document as prescribed by law.

2. The aircraft must comply with technical standards and specifications as prescribed by the Ministry of National Defense or technical standards and specifications recognized by the Ministry of National Defense.

3. Handling specific cases:

a) In the case of self-assembled or manufactured aircraft before the effective date of this Decree; aircraft in the research and testing phase must have a production or assembly unit or an organization with legal personality recognized by the competent state authority to inspect, evaluate, and issue a Technical Condition Certificate confirming the aircraft's operational readiness, recording basic information about the aircraft; there must be legal ownership documentation for the aircraft or a Commitment Letter from the owner fully responsible under the law for the legality of the aircraft, then registration or temporary registration will be processed;

b) For aircraft registering for the first time in Vietnam, it must have a confirmation document from the Customs Authority permitting importation or from an organization with legal personality recognized by the competent state authority to produce or assemble that type of aircraft, then the aircraft registration process will be handled;

4. This provision does not apply to aircraft owned by the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

Article 19. Conditions for Exploitation and Use of Aircraft

1. Aircraft must have a Registration Certificate or a Temporary Registration Certificate that remains valid.

2. The person directly controlling the aircraft must be at least 18 years old, except in cases where the aircraft controller has a maximum take-off weight less than 0.25 kilograms; alcohol, drugs, sedatives, and other prohibited substances according to the law must not be present in their blood or breath.

3. The person directly controlling the aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 0.25 kilograms or more must hold a Visual Line-of-Sight Pilot Permit; in cases where the aircraft has a maximum take-off weight of 2 kilograms or more, operates beyond visual line-of-sight, or follows a pre-programmed flight plan through a central control unit, they must hold a Remote Pilot Permit issued by the competent authority or an internationally recognized permit acknowledged by the Ministry of National Defense.

4. In cases where one person controls two or more aircraft simultaneously, in addition to meeting the conditions stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, and 3 of this Article, they must demonstrate that the technology meets safety requirements during flight, as shown in the technical specifications of the aircraft operation system; aerial formations, letter displays, and artistic light shows must be approved by the competent state authorities.

5. The person directly controlling aircraft for sports activities, in addition to meeting the conditions stipulated in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article, must also meet additional conditions prescribed by laws governing physical education and sports.

6. Foreign individuals directly controlling aircraft in Vietnam, in addition to meeting the conditions stipulated in Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of this Article, must have a Vietnamese representative from an agency or organization guarantee them.

7. Issuing Permits to Fly in Prohibited Airspace Areas:

a) Only applicable to official flights;

b) Must comply with national defense, security, flight safety, and social order and public safety requirements.for national defense, security, flight safety, public order and social safety.

Article 20. Provision of Aircraft Registration Information

The Ministry of Public Security shall provide aircraft registration information to the Ministry of National Defense for coordinated management in the following manner:

1. The agency responsible for registering aircraft must update and share registration data on the inter-ministerial database for the competent authorities within the Ministry of National Defense to exploit and utilize.

2. Functional agencies under the Ministry of Public Security shall provide written information upon request from functional agencies within the Ministry of National Defense responsible for issuing permits to fly.

Chapter V
EXPLOITATION AND USE OF AIRCRAFT

Article 21. Principles, Authority, Coordination in Issuing Flight Permits; Validity of Flight Permits

1. Principles

a) Must comply with requirements for national defense, security, flight safety; social order and public interest; and be consistent with the capacity of the aviation activity management agency;

b) Unmanned aircraft for recreational purposes with a maximum take-off weight of less than 0.25 kilograms operating outside restricted airspace areas; aircraft for emergency rescue operations as prescribed by law are exempted from obtaining flight permits but must notify local military and police authorities and air traffic control centers if it affects military or civilian flights;

c) Flight permits are only issued for specific missions, purposes, events, and locations;

d) For the same flight activity, only one permit is issued;

e) For temporarily registered aircraft, permits are limited to geographic areas determined by the issuing authority based on Clause a of Article 1.

2. Authority to Issue Flight Permits

a) The Ministry of National Defense issues flight permits for aircraft operations within Vietnamese airspace, excluding those of the Ministry of Public Security;

b) The Ministry of Public Security issues flight permits for its own aircraft but must coordinate, forecast, and notify local military authorities at least 24 hours before the scheduled flight time; for urgent mission flights, notification must be made before the flight to coordinate management;

When issuing permits for flights in restricted airspace areas managed by the Ministry of Public Security and other areas affecting military aircraft operations, coordination and agreement with provincial military authorities and regional air traffic control centers under the Air Defense and Air Force Command managing restricted airspace areas are required.

3. Coordination in Issuing Flight Permits

a) When issuing permits for flights in restricted airspace areas at airports and other areas affecting civil aviation aircraft operations, the competent authorities within the Ministries of National Defense and Public Security must send a written notice to the Ministry of Construction for unified approval before issuing the permit; within three days of receiving the notice, the Ministry of Construction must respond in writing to the Ministry of National Defense or Public Security as a basis for issuing the permit.

b) When issuing permits for flights in restricted airspace areas outside the scope mentioned in Clause 3(a) of this Article, depending on the purpose and area of flight, the competent authority issuing the permit must consult with relevant military and police agencies in the region before issuing the permit.

4. Duration of Effectiveness of One Flight Permit

a) The Ministry of National Defense issues permits for one flight activity for a maximum period of 30 days; for official flights and agricultural flights, the maximum period is 180 days; for communications airspace flights, the maximum period is 360 days;

b) The Ministry of Public Security issues permits for one flight activity for its own aircraft for a maximum period of 30 days; for traditional airspace flights, the maximum period is 360 days.

Article 22. Documents and Procedures for Issuing Flight Permits

1. Documents for requesting flight permits:

a) A flight permit application form according to Form No. 06 attached to this Decree;

b) Documents proving the legality of the flight activity: Legal documents granting permission or approval from competent state agencies for activities or events that must have permission or approval from state agencies as stipulated by law. In cases where foreign organizations or individuals come to Vietnam to use aircraft, they must have guarantees from agencies or organizations or individuals in Vietnam;

c) Diagrams of the flight area for flights along routes or within areas limited by multiple vertices of a polygon;

d) For flights in restricted airspace, in addition to the documents specified in points a, b, and c of Clause 1 of this Article, there must be documents proving compliance as stipulated in point a of Clause 7 of Article 19 of this Decree.

2. Procedure and process for issuing flight permits:

a) At least seven days before the date of the flight, the operator shall submit one set of formal documents directly, through postal service, or through the National Public Service Portal to one competent authority for issuing flight permits as specified in Clause 2 of Article 21 of this Decree;

For flights affecting or limiting air traffic operations related to air routes, flight procedures, airports that have been announced, an aviation notice (NOTAM) must be issued at least twelve days prior to the date of the flight;

For flights in border regions, the application for a flight permit must be submitted to the competent authority for issuing flight permits at least seven days prior to the date when notification must be made to the neighboring country according to the Agreement on Border Management between Vietnam and the neighboring country;

b) Within five working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the competent authority for issuing flight permits shall issue the permit to the operator. If the permit is not granted for the entire or part of the flight area as requested, the competent authority for issuing flight permits shall respond in writing (or via email) and specify the reasons;

If the documents are not valid, within three working days from the date of receipt of the documents, the competent authority for issuing flight permits shall notify in writing (or via email) the operator to complete the documents; the time taken to complete the documents will not be counted towards the processing period;

c) The competent authority for issuing flight permits shall be responsible for sending the issued permit to the superior management agency, military agency, police agency, air traffic control facility, and relevant organizations or individuals in the area where the aircraft operates; the sending time shall be simultaneous with the time sent to the agencies, organizations, or individuals who have received the permit;

d) There is no deadline for submitting applications for flight permits for flights implementing defense, security tasks, or emergency search and rescue operations.

Article 23. Content of Flight Permit

1. Name, address, contact phone number of the operator; person directly controlling the aircraft.

2. Basis for issuing the flight permit.

3. Type, serial number, registration number (or temporary registration number) of the aircraft.

4. Flight area: Including place name, operational area limits (coordinates of vertices of a polygon or coordinates of the center and radius of a circle according to the WGS-84 coordinate system), altitude above ground level.

5. Purpose, duration, organization time of the flight.

6. Provisions on flight forecasts, coordination notifications; designation of management, supervision, or air traffic control agencies.

7. Other security and defense restrictions.

Article 24. Revocation of Flight Permission

1. The person with authority, the agency issuing flight permission may revoke the flight permission for the following reasons:

a) National security, defense, flight safety;

b) Discovery of violations during the issuance of flight permission.

2. Authority to revoke flight permission:

a) The Minister of National Defense, the General Chief of Staff have the authority to revoke or request the revocation of the entire or part of the flight permission issued by the competent authority within Vietnam's airspace and flight information regions; other cases shall be governed by the regulations of the Ministry of National Defense.

b) The Minister of Public Security has the authority to revoke the entire or part of the flight permission issued by the competent agencies under the Ministry of Public Security.

3. The person or agency with the authority to revoke the flight permission must notify directly (in urgent cases) or in writing to the operator who has been granted the flight permission; at the same time, notify the relevant management agencies of the flight area, clearly stating the reason for revoking the flight permission.

4. In case the operator voluntarily revokes the flight activity that has been permitted, they must notify the competent authority granting the flight permission before the scheduled implementation time of the flight activity.

Article 25. Organization of Flight Activities

1. Responsibilities of the operator when organizing flight activities:

a) Documents and materials carried include: flight permission issued by the competent authority; aircraft registration certificate or temporary registration certificate; related documents as stipulated in Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, and Clause 7 of Article 19 of this Decree;

b) Before organizing the flight, the operator must coordinate with the relevant agencies and units designated in the flight permission and be responsible for complying with the guidance of the designated agency;

c) The organization and operation of flights for the aircraft operated by the operator who has been granted permission shall be carried out by the operator; they are responsible for ensuring security and safety during the organization of flight activities; other cases are specified in the flight permission;

d) Before flying, the direct controller must check the technical condition of the aircraft, weather conditions, obstacles, and other dangers to ensure the safety of the flight activity; safety for people and property in the flight area.

2. Coordination of Flights

a) Depending on the flight altitude, flight area, and purpose of the flight, the operator must coordinate in writing (or in a suitable form) with organizations and individuals related to the flight permission;

b) The contents of coordination include: flight area, flight altitude, flight corridor; flight time (hour, day, month, year); type of aircraft; method of organizing the flight; operation of flight activities; related information of the operator and the direct controller of the aircraft; communication methods between the direct controller of the aircraft and the agency managing flight activities (depending on the nature of the flight activities); contents to note to ensure safety during the organization of flights;

c) The coordination time must be no later than 24 hours before the flight; for flight activities affecting civil aircraft operations, the coordination time must be at least 7 days prior; for border area flight activities, compliance with agreements on border management regimes between Vietnam and neighboring countries must be followed;

d) The time limit does not apply to aircraft performing official duties in emergency situations.

3. Forecasting and Notifying Flights

a) At least 24 hours before the planned flight time for flights with an altitude of 50 meters or higher, the provincial Military Command is responsible for coordinating with the operator and sending (or notifying) the flight forecast plan to the Regional Air Traffic Control Management Center under the Air Defense - Air Force Corps;

b) The Regional Air Traffic Control Management Center is responsible for receiving the flight forecast plan from the provincial Military Command; implementing the flight forecast on the system according to regulations. If the flight activity mentioned in the forecast affects or threatens flight safety within its jurisdiction, the Regional Air Traffic Control Management Center is responsible for requesting the flight permission issuing agency to adjust the flight plan or revoke part or all of the flight permission before the flight time.

4. Supervision and Management of Flight Activities

a) The supervision and management of flight activities are organized by the military agency where the flight activities take place, in collaboration with public security and aviation security forces (for areas adjacent to airports); for flight activities with an altitude greater than 200 meters, the military agency where the flight activities take place collaborates with units managing airspace, air traffic control, and operational bases within the region specified in the flight permission;

b) The content of supervising and managing flight activities includes: the operator of the aircraft, the aircraft, the flight area limits, flight times, and purposes as specified in the flight permission.

5. Suspension of Flight for Aircraft

The management agency has the right to suspend flight activities if the operator violates any of the following circumstances:

a) Flying not in accordance with the content of the granted flight permission;

b) For reasons of national defense, security, and flight safety;

c) The controller does not meet the conditions to operate the flight;

d) Unmanned aircraft or other aircraft not registered or not in accordance with the registration;

e) Violation of international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member.

6. Authority to Suspend Flight for Aircraft:

a) The Minister of National Defense, the General Chief of Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, the Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force Corps, the Commander of Military Regions, the Commander of the Capital Command of Hanoi, the Commander of the Ho Chi Minh City Command, the Commander of the Provincial Military Command, the Commander of agencies and units tasked with airspace management and air traffic control under the Ministry of National Defense have the authority to suspend flights within Vietnam's airspace and flight information regions and within the management scope of their agencies and units upon discovering violations as stipulated in Clause 5 of this Article, except for aircraft of the Ministry of Public Security that have notified the Ministry of National Defense;

b) The Minister of Public Security, the Commander of Public Security Units have the authority to suspend flights for aircraft issued permission by Public Security agencies or flights and aircraft violating protected targets by Public Security units.

7. Procedures and Formalities for Seizure and Temporary Detention of Aircraft

a) During the management process of flight activities, if any of the violations specified in Clause 1, Article 34 of the People's Air Defense Law are discovered, the military agencies, police, and aviation security units shall immediately apply coercive measures: force an emergency landing or disable the aircraft (if there is a serious threat to protected targets and the safety of people and other means).

b) Temporarily detain the aircraft and its operator;

c) Prepare a record for handling or transfer it to the competent authority for handling according to the provisions of the law;

d) In cases where a region has both military and police forces participating in protection, the unit that first discovers the violation shall immediately implement measures, coercive actions, temporarily detain the aircraft, and inform the remaining unit in the same area to coordinate in handling the situation.

Article 26. Responsibilities for Managing Flight Areas

1. The Ministry of National Defense shall take the lead and cooperate with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Construction to manage, supervise, forecast, notify, and coordinate with respect to the flight activities of unmanned aerial vehicles and other aircraft within Vietnam’s airspace and controlled airspace.

2. The Ministry of Construction shall direct relevant agencies and units to cooperate with units under the Ministry of National Defense to manage, supervise, and coordinate with respect to the flight activities of unmanned aerial vehicles and other aircraft in areas affecting civil aircraft operations.

3. The Ministry of Public Security shall take the lead in managing, supervising, forecasting, notifying, and coordinating with respect to areas where unmanned aerial vehicles and other aircraft operated by the Ministry of Public Security are flying; and cooperate with units under the Ministry of National Defense to manage and supervise the activities of unmanned aerial vehicles and other aircraft operated by organizations and individuals in areas managed by the Ministry of Public Security.

Chapter VI
TRAINING AND ISSUANCE OF FLIGHT CONTROL LICENSES

Article 27. Provisions on Licenses and Training for Issuing Flight Control Licenses

1. Flight control licenses include:

a) Visual Flight Control License (Class A) applicable to persons controlling aircraft with a maximum take-off weight from 0.25 kilograms to less than 2 kilograms, operating within visual range;

b) Equipment Flight Control License (Class B) applicable to persons controlling aircraft with a maximum take-off weight of 2 kilograms or more, aircraft operating outside visual range, and aircraft programmed through a central controller.

2. The validity period of the Flight Control License is ten years.

3. Training for issuing Flight Control Licenses is conducted by vocational education institutions (hereinafter referred to as training institutions) established in accordance with laws on vocational education.

4. Content of training and issuance of Flight Control Licenses:

a) Aviation knowledge;

b) Practical operation of aircraft control.

5. Duration of training: As prescribed by laws on vocational education.

6. Training format: Face-to-face combined with online.

7. Students must submit application forms and training fees as prescribed by the training institution.

8. The basic training program for aviation knowledge and practical aircraft control operations is regulated by the Ministry of National Defense.

9. The Ministry of National Defense issues Flight Control Licenses upon the request of the training institution after students complete the training content and programs.

10. This does not apply to specialized training for issuing flight control licenses for the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security.

Article 28. Inspection and Examination for Issuing Aircraft Control Permits

1. Inspection and examination for issuing aircraft control permits include:

a) Theoretical knowledge examination on aviation;

b) Practical inspection and examination on aircraft control;

c) The inspection and examination process shall be supervised by the Ministry of National Defense.

2. Regulations on Issuing Aircraft Control Permits

a) Authority: The Ministry of National Defense issues aircraft control permits upon the proposal of training institutions; recognizes foreign certificates equivalent to aircraft control permits;

b) A student is issued a visual aircraft control permit (Class A Permit) when they complete the theoretical aviation knowledge training program and their examination results meet the requirements of the training institution;

c) A student is issued a device-based aircraft control permit (Class B Permit) when they complete both the theoretical aviation knowledge training program and practical aircraft control training, and their examination and inspection results meet the requirements of the training institution;

d) After the inspection and examination, the training institution shall submit a written request along with the file, list, examination results, and admission decision of the students to the competent authority within the Ministry of National Defense responsible for issuing aircraft control permits;

đ) Within ten days from the date of receipt of the document from the training institution, the competent authority within the Ministry of National Defense responsible for issuing aircraft control permits shall sign, stamp, and send the aircraft control permit to the training institution; the training institution is responsible for delivering the aircraft control permit to the students.

Article 29. Renewal and Reissue of Aircraft Control Permits

1. Aircraft control permits are renewed in cases of damage or expiration; reissued in cases of loss.

2. Competent authorities within the Ministry of National Defense authorized to issue aircraft control permits have the authority to renew and reissue aircraft control permits.

3. Documents for renewal include:

a) Application form according to Model No. 08 attached to this Decree;

b) Previously issued aircraft control permit.

4. Documents for reissue include:

a) Application form according to Model No. 08 attached to this Decree;

b) Report on the loss of the aircraft control permit;

c) A valid copy of the training institution's file.

5. Procedures and formalities for renewal and reissue:

a) Individuals holding aircraft control permits (hereinafter referred to as permit holders) who need to renew or reissue shall submit one set of documents as stipulated in Clause 4 of this Article to the competent authority responsible for renewal and reissue;

b) Within seven working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the competent authority responsible for renewal and reissue shall issue the permit to the permit holder. In case of incomplete or invalid documents, the competent authority shall notify the permit holder in writing (or via email) within three working days to correct the documents.

Chapter VII
RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS

Article 30. Responsibilities of Ministries and Equivalent Agencies

1. Ministry of National Defense:

a) To take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Construction, and relevant ministries and sectors in developing, promulgating, and recognizing technical standards and regulations concerning aircraft;

b) To take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security and other ministries, sectors, and localities in inspecting, supervising, handling complaints and reports, and dealing with violations related to research, development, testing, production, repair, maintenance, business operations, and use of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment; and activities related to the operation and use of aircraft;

c) To organize the delegation of authority and study the application of information technology to build electronic databases to serve management and administrative procedures related to matters prescribed in this Decree;

d) To take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and relevant ministries and sectors in announcing lists of goods related to aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment, along with appropriate HS codes for export and import purposes in Vietnam; and propose amendments to the fee list for issuing aircraft control permits as prescribed by law;

đ) To direct subordinate agencies to cooperate with public security agencies at the same level to advise local authorities on establishing airspace areas serving the activities of organizations, associations, and clubs owning and using aircraft to facilitate management;

2. The Ministry of Public Security:

a) To take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense, other ministries, sectors, and localities in registering, inspecting, supervising, and handling violations related to the registration, operation, use, and other activities involving aircraft within their jurisdiction;

b) To review and propose the development, amendment, and supplementation of legal regulations on handling violations related to national security, social order, and safety in connection with the registration, operation, use, recovery, revocation of aircraft control permits, and other activities involving aircraft;

c) To coordinate with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of National Defense in inspecting, reviewing, and requiring declarations from organizations and individuals owning aircraft;

d) To manage organizations, individuals, associations, and clubs owning and using aircraft through registration and declaration in various regions;

đ) To study the application of information technology to build a registration database for aircraft; connect electronic databases of various ministries and sectors and the public service portal to serve the registration and management of aircraft;

e) To take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries and sectors in researching and developing applications of license plate technology to enhance the effectiveness of management of activities related to aircraft;

g) To take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors in reporting to the competent authority for amendments and supplements to the list of fees related to aircraft registration as prescribed by law.

h) Organize the delegation and distribution of authority to serve management work and implement administrative procedures related to the contents prescribed in this Decree.

3. Ministry of Construction:

a) Coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Public Security to manage the operation of aircraft exploitation and use to ensure flight safety;

b) Coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense and relevant ministries and sectors to develop technical standards and regulations on aircraft and provisions for managing activities related to aircraft.

4. The Ministry of Finance:

a) Coordinate with the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defense to report to the competent authority to supplement and amend the fee collection levels and management and usage regimes for fees related to aircraft registration and issuance of Aircraft Operation Certificates in accordance with the law;

b) Coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense to establish and promulgate a list of goods that are aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft with appropriate HS codes in line with the export and import commodity lists of Vietnam.

5. Ministry of Industry and Trade

Take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, and relevant ministries and sectors to inspect the import, export, temporary import for re-export, and temporary export for re-import of aircraft in accordance with the law.

6. The Ministry of Home Affairs

Take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense and relevant ministries and sectors to manage associations operating in the field of aircraft exploitation and use in accordance with the law.

7. The Ministry of Science and Technology:

a) Take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries and sectors to organize the implementation of national science and technology activities and tasks on mastering aircraft design and manufacturing technology, aircraft control systems;

b) Take the lead and coordinate with relevant ministries and sectors to manage the use of radio frequencies; compliance with conformity certification and declaration requirements for radio transmitting and receiving devices according to technical standards issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology;

c) Coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense and relevant ministries and sectors to develop technical standards and regulations on aircraft; take the lead in reviewing and announcing national standards on aircraft.

8. Ministry of Education and Training

Take the lead and coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense and relevant ministries and sectors to manage training institutions issuing Aircraft Operation Certificates in accordance with the law.

9. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Take the lead and coordinate with ministries, sectors, and localities to manage infrastructure standards, equipment, and professional staff training for practicing, competing, and performing in paragliding, kite flying, and other sports using aircraft in Vietnam in accordance with the law on physical culture and sports.

10. Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and government agencies

a) Issue guiding documents to direct functional agencies under their jurisdiction to organize the implementation of this Decree;

b) Popularize, propagate, and educate the law in specialized fields related to aircraft managed by their own ministry or sector;

c) Coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense to carry out inspection and supervision of compliance with regulations related to aircraft management within their respective functions and responsibilities;

d) Propose amendments and supplements to improve relevant legal normative documents concerning aircraft management.

Article 31. Responsibilities of the People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities

1. Managing the activities of agencies, organizations, and individuals engaged in export, import, temporary import for re-export, temporary export for re-import, research and development, testing, production, repair, maintenance, and business of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and equipment of aircraft; issuing permits to establish associations and clubs owning or using aircraft within their authority.

2. Directing relevant agencies to coordinate with military agencies and public security agencies to manage and handle violations related to aircraft as stipulated in this Decree and related legal documents.

3. Cooperating with the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, and other relevant ministries and sectors to organize inspections, audits, and resolution of complaints and denunciations concerning activities and fields related to aircraft at the local level within their authority.

4. Popularizing, promoting, and educating on laws and directing the implementation of the contents of this Decree.

Article 32. Responsibilities of agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in activities related to aircraft

1. Being responsible under the law for the accuracy and truthfulness of information, documents, and files submitted or presented to competent authorities.

2. Adhering to regulations and fully performing responsibilities and obligations as prescribed by the Civil Aviation Law of Vietnam, the Investment Law, the Foreign Trade Management Law, the Vocational Education Law, this Decree, and related legal provisions.

3. Providing documents and materials upon request by management agencies when such agencies conduct inspections and audits of compliance with legal regulations on activities related to aircraft.

Chapter VIII
IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 33. Transitional Provisions

1. Licenses issued by ministries, ministerial-level agencies, and authorized bodies at ministries, sectors, and localities for organizations and individuals organizing flight operations, imports, exports, temporary imports for re-export, temporary exports for re-import; research and development, testing, production, repair, maintenance; unmanned aerial vehicle and other aircraft businesses as stipulated in Government Decree No. 36/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 28, 2008 on the management of unmanned aerial vehicles and ultra-light aircraft and related documents shall continue to be implemented according to the content and validity period of those documents.

2. The issuance of replacement licenses for licenses already issued after the effective date of this Decree shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Decree.

Article 34. Effective Date

1. This Decree takes effect from November 5, 2025.

2. The provisions of Clause 1 and Clause 3 of Article 19 of this Decree take effect from July 1, 2026.

3. Articles, clauses, and documents that become invalid from the date this Decree takes effect:

a) Government Decree No. 36/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 28, 2008 on the management of unmanned aerial vehicles and ultra-light aircraft;

b) Article 1 of Government Decree No. 79/2011/NĐ-CP dated September 5, 2011 amending and supplementing certain articles of Government Decree No. 36/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 28, 2008 on the management of unmanned aerial vehicles and ultra-light aircraft and amending and supplementing certain articles of Government Decree No. 58/2010/NĐ-CP dated June 1, 2010 detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Law on Militia and Self-Defense Forces;

c) Clause 4 of Article 15 and Clause 3 of Article 17 of Government Decree No. 125/2015/NĐ-CP dated December 4, 2015 detailing the management of flight activities.

Article 35. Responsibility for Implementation

Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of government agencies, Chairmen of provincial and centrally governed city People's Committees, heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decree.