Consolidated Document number 981/VBHN-BVHTTDL DECREE On the management of export and import of cultural goods not for business purposes

DECREE

On the management of export and import of cultural goods not for business purposes

Decree No. 32/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 12, 2012, of the Government on the management of export and import of cultural goods not for business purposes, which took effect from June 1, 2012, has been amended and supplemented by:

Decree No. 22/2022/NĐ-CP dated March 25, 2022, of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 32/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 12, 2012, of the Government on the management of export and import of cultural goods not for business purposes, effective from May 10, 2022.

Decree No. 131/2022/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2022, of the Government detailing some provisions of the Cinema Law, effective from January 1, 2023.

Decree No. 31/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 24, 2025, of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 32/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 12, 2012, of the Government on the management of export and import of cultural goods not for business purposes, effective from April 12, 2025.

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated December 25, 2001;

Based on the Cultural Heritage Law dated June 29, 2001; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Cultural Heritage Law dated June 18, 2009;

Based on the Cinema Law dated June 29, 2006; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Cinema Law dated June 18, 2009;

At the proposal of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

The Government promulgates the Decree on the management of export and import of cultural goods not for business purposes.[1]

Chapter I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation[2]

1. This Decree stipulates the management of activities related to the export and import of cultural goods not for business purposes.

2. Procedures for temporary export and re-import, and procedures for temporary import and re-export of cultural goods not for business purposes shall be carried out in accordance with the laws on foreign trade management.

Article 2. Applicability

Vietnamese individuals and organizations, foreign individuals and organizations (hereinafter referred to as individuals and organizations) have cultural goods for export and import not for business purposes.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms[3][4][5]

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

1. Export activity of cultural goods not for business purposes means the act of cultural goods being taken out of the territory of Vietnam or brought into a special area located within the territory of Vietnam, considered as a separate customs zone under the law for personal use, gift, inheritance, exhibition, display, competition, exchange cooperation, seminar, festival, aid, dissemination, serving professional work, research, or other non-commercial purposes.

2. Import activity of cultural goods not for business purposes means the act of cultural goods being brought into the territory of Vietnam from abroad or from a special area located within the territory of Vietnam, considered as a separate customs zone under the law for personal use, gift, inheritance, exhibition, display, competition, exchange cooperation, seminar, festival, aid, dissemination, serving professional work, research, or other non-commercial purposes.

3. Cultural goods include:

a) Audio and video recordings of artistic performances;

b) Audio and video recordings made during film production in Vietnam by foreign organizations and individuals;

c) Works of fine art, applied art works, photographic works;

d) Antiquities, ancient artifacts.”;

Article 4. Application of relevant laws and international treaties

1. Individuals and organizations publishing and disseminating works abroad shall comply with regulations on publishing and disseminating works abroad.

2.[6] Individuals and organizations exporting and importing cultural products that are antiques and artifacts shall comply with the provisions of this Decree and the Law on Cultural Heritage.

3. Individuals and organizations must ensure compliance with the provisions of the law on protecting state secrets, intellectual property rights, and other related laws when exporting and importing cultural products.

Article 5. Taxes, Fees, and Charges

Individuals and organizations exporting and importing cultural products must fulfill tax payment, fees, and charges according to the provisions of the law on taxes and fees and charges.

Article 6. Prohibited Export and Import of Cultural Products

1. Strictly prohibit the export and import of the following types of cultural products:

a) Containing content opposing the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, undermining national solidarity;

b) Containing content inciting violence, propaganda for war of aggression, causing hatred among ethnic groups and peoples; inciting obscenity, depravity, crime;

c) Containing content classified as state secrets;

d) Containing false information, distorting history, denying revolutionary achievements; insulting great men, national heroes; slandering to defame the reputation of organizations, the honor, and dignity of citizens;

đ) Other types of cultural products prohibited from being stored, disseminated, or circulated in Vietnam under the law.

2.[7] The Prime Minister decides to allow central ministries and sectors to import cultural products specified in Clause 1 of this Article for professional work purposes or research when necessary. The head of the agency importing cultural products must manage and use them in accordance with the law.

Chapter II. PROCEDURES FOR EXPORTING AND IMPORTING CULTURAL PRODUCTS

Article 7. Exporting Cultural Products Not for Business Purposes

1. Individuals and organizations exporting cultural products that have been legally produced, published, disseminated, and circulated in Vietnam shall only handle customs procedures according to the provisions of the Customs Law, except where otherwise provided by law. Based on the provisions of the law on risk management in customs operations, the customs authority handling the export procedures may request the competent state authority specified in Clause 3 of this Article to conduct specialized inspections of cultural products.

2. The specialized inspection report and sealing of exported cultural products according to the models attached Seal Registration Certificate to this Decree serve as the basis for the customs authority to process the export procedures for cultural products.

3. The competent authority receiving the Notification of Importation of Cultural Products Not for Business Purposes as stipulated in Article 8 of this Decree has the authority to conduct specialized inspections and seal cultural products for export upon the request of the customs authority or individuals and organizations for cultural products within its jurisdiction.

4. For cultural products that are antiques and artifacts, they must be subject to specialized inspections by the cultural department under the provincial People's Committee (hereinafter referred to as the provincial level) before export.

5. Individuals and organizations proposing specialized inspections of cultural products before export shall submit directly one set of application documents for specialized inspections at the office of the competent authority specified in Clause 3 of this Article. The application documents for specialized inspections of cultural products include:

a) The application form for specialized inspection of exported cultural products according to Appendix I the attached Decree;

b) The cultural product proposed for specialized inspection;

c) A copy of the decision allowing the export of antiques and artifacts issued by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

d) A copy of the accompanying document for verification against the original or a certified copy of the relevant document proving the legitimate origin and source of antiques and artifacts.

6. The maximum time for specialized inspection of cultural products shall not exceed 12 days, counted from the date of receipt of complete documents as stipulated in Clause 5 of this Article.

If the documents do not comply with the provisions of Clause 5 of this Article, within two working days from the date of receipt of the documents, the competent state authority conducting specialized inspections of cultural products shall request individuals and organizations to perfect the documents.

Individuals and organizations receive the specialized inspection report and sealing of exported cultural products along with the cultural products that have been inspected and sealed at the office of the specialized inspection authority.

Article 8. Competence to Accept Notifications for Importing Cultural Products Not for Business Purposes[9] [10] [11]

1. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall accept notifications for importing cultural products by individuals and organizations in cases where such products are intended for exchange, cooperation, aid; participation in national and regional exhibitions, contests, and festivals.

2. Specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall accept notifications for importing cultural products by individuals and organizations in the following cases:

a) Cultural products for personal or organizational purposes other than those specified in Clause 1 of this Article;

b) Cultural products that are gifts exceeding the tax exemption standard as prescribed by law;

c) Cultural products for participation in exhibitions, contests, and festivals; circulation and dissemination at local levels.

Article 9. Procedures for Notifying the Importation of Cultural Products Not for Business Purposes[12] [13] [14]

1. Individuals and organizations importing cultural products in the cases stipulated in Article 8 of this Decree shall submit one set of notification documents for the importation of cultural products not for business purposes through one of the following methods: directly, via postal service, via electronic environment, or via the National Single Window Portal to the competent state agency responsible for accepting such notifications.

2. The notification documents for the importation of cultural products include:

a) Notification of the importation of cultural products according to ANNEX III the attached Decree;

b) One photograph of the front and center of the cultural product; for sculptural works, supplementary photographs of each side: left, right, and back, with annotations, minimum size 13 x 18 cm, printed on paper or recorded on mobile storage devices (for direct submission or submission via postal service) or digital images (for submission via electronic environment or the National Single Window Portal). A certified detailed translation of the content for audio or video recordings using foreign languages;

c) A copy of the shipping document or receipt of goods (if any).

3. The competent state agency stipulated in Article 8 of this Decreeshall, upon receiving the notification, be responsible for checking the content of the cultural products according to Clause 1 of Article 6 of this Decree and immediately issue a Receipt for Notification of Importation of Cultural Products to the person submitting the documents according to attached to this Decree. REGULATIONS ON THE CERTIFICATE DESIGN FOR OUTSTANDING RURAL INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS 4. In case prohibited cultural products for export or import are discovered according to

within two working days from the date of receiving the correct documents, the competent state agency stipulated in and immediately issue a Receipt for Notification of Importation of Cultural Products to the person submitting the documents according toshall send a notice to the Customs authority and individuals or organizations to stop the importation of cultural products according to Article 8 of this Decree Article 10. Procedures for Issuing Permits for Importing Antiquities and Artifacts Not for Business Purposes Appendix V 4. In case prohibited cultural products for export or import are discovered according to

1. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall issue permits for importing antiquities and artifacts for exhibition and display in museums.[15] [16] [17]

2. Specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall issue permits for importing antiquities and artifacts by individuals and organizations in their locality, excluding the cases stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article.

3. Individuals and organizations importing antiquities and artifacts shall submit one set of application documents for obtaining import permits through one of the following methods: directly, via postal service, via electronic environment, or via the National Single Window Portal to the competent authority issuing permits as stipulated in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article.

4. Documents for issuing permits for importing antiquities and artifacts include:

a) Application for an import permit for antiquities and artifacts according to

b) One color photograph of the antiquity or artifact, with annotations, minimum size 13 x 18 cm, printed on paper or recorded on mobile storage devices (for direct submission or submission via postal service) or digital images (for submission via electronic environment or the National Single Window Portal); Appendix VI the attached Decree;

c) A certified copy (for submission via electronic environment, via postal service, or via the National Single Window Portal) or a copy accompanied by the original for verification (for direct submission) Export Certificate for antiquities and artifacts from abroad or documentation allowing the removal of antiquities and artifacts beyond the country's borders;

d) A certified copy (for submission via electronic environment, via postal service, or via the National Single Window Portal) or a copy accompanied by the original for verification (for direct submission) authorization document for import procedures for antiquities and artifacts; purchase contract or delivery record of purchased products or commitment to lawful ownership for antiquities and artifacts;

đ) A copy of the shipping document or receipt of goods (if any).

5. The competent authority issuing permits stipulated in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article must check the documents, issue a Receipt, and schedule a time for returning the Permit when receiving the application. If the application for an import permit for antiquities and artifacts does not comply with the provisions of Clause 4 of this Article, within two working days from the date of receiving the application, the competent authority issuing permits will request individuals and organizations to supplement the documents.

6. Within two working days from the date of receiving the correct application, the competent authority issuing permits stipulated in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article shall issue the Permit; if the Permit is not issued, there must be a written explanation of the reasons; if opinions from relevant ministries, sectors, or agencies are required, the deadline may be extended but not more than ten days.

7. The competent authority issuing permits stipulated in Clauses 1 and 2 of this Article shall return the Permit to individuals and organizations through one of the following methods: directly, via postal service, via electronic environment, or via the National Single Window Portal.

8. The Permit for Importing Antiquities and Artifacts according to the model attached to

this Decree shall be valid for sixty days from the date of issuance. Appendix VII kèm theo this Decree và có giá trị trong thời hạn 60 ngày, kể từ ngày cấp.

Article 11. Customs Procedures for Importing Cultural Products

1.[18] The receipt of notification for importing cultural products without a Notification to Stop Importing Cultural Products from the competent state agency or an Import Permit for Antiquities and Artifacts serves as the basis for the customs authority to handle the import procedures for cultural products.

2.[19] The customs authority shall handle the import procedures for cultural products in the following cases without requiring an Import Permit for Antiquities and Artifacts or a Notification for Importing Cultural Products.

a) Cultural products that are materials for international seminars and conferences approved by the competent Vietnamese authority to be held in Vietnam. The permit for organizing international seminars and conferences serves as the basis for the customs authority to process the import procedures.

b) Cultural products that have been granted permits for publication, dissemination, and distribution by the competent authorities in accordance with Vietnamese law;

c) Cultural products that are personal or organizational movable assets;

d) Cultural products included in the personal luggage of incoming travelers;

đ) Cultural products that are gifts or presents with a value within the tax exemption criteria stipulated by law.

3.[20] Based on the provisions of the law regarding the application of risk management in customs operations, the customs authority handling the import procedures shall request the specialized inspection of cultural products as specified in Clause 3, Article 7 of this Decree the specialized inspection of imported cultural products as stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article. The specialized inspection report and sealing of imported cultural products serve as the basis for the customs authority to process the import procedures. The maximum time for specialized inspection of imported cultural products shall not exceed 12 days, starting from the date the dossier is provided by the customs authority.

Article 12. Imported Cultural Products Enjoying Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities

Vietnamese individuals or organizations receiving imported cultural products from entities enjoying diplomatic privileges and immunities for circulation and dissemination in Vietnam must file a Notification for Importing Cultural Products with the competent state agency as specified in Article 8 of this Decree.

Chapter III. STATE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EXPORT AND IMPORT OF CULTURAL PRODUCTS

Article 13. Tasks and Authorities of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is the agency assisting the Government in uniformly managing state affairs concerning the export and import of cultural products not for commercial purposes, with the following tasks and authorities:

1. Studying and drafting regulations for the Government to promulgate and issuing according to its competence legal regulatory documents on state management of cultural products, guiding the procedures and customs clearance processes for exporting and importing cultural products, and related articles and clauses in this Decree.

2. Inspecting and issuing import permits for cultural products within its competence; organizing or conducting inspections of cultural products upon requests from individuals or organizations.

3. Implementing or leading and coordinating with relevant ministries, sectors, and localities to carry out inspections, audits, complaints, and accusations resolution; handling violations related to the export and import of cultural products within its competence.

4. Directing, guiding, and inspecting the implementation of legal regulatory documents concerning the export and import of cultural products.

Article 14. Tasks and Authorities of the Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for directing and guiding customs authorities to implement export and import procedures for cultural products; coordinating inspections, audits, handling violations, and resolving complaints and reports regarding export and import activities of cultural products.

Article 15. Tasks and Authorities of Ministries and Sectors

Within their assigned functions and tasks, ministries and sectors are responsible for coordinating with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to uniformly manage state administration over the export and import of cultural products.

Article 16. Inspections and Audits

1. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall audit and inspect the management and issuance of export and import permits for cultural products by individuals and organizations engaged in the export and import of cultural products.

2. The Ministry of Finance shall cooperate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to audit and inspect customs procedures related to the export and import of cultural products according to this Decree and other relevant laws.

3. Ministries and agencies at the ministerial level shall cooperate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to inspect the export, import, and use of cultural products by units under their management.

Chapter IV. IMPLEMENTATION PROVISIONS[22]

Article 17. Effective Date

1. This Decree takes effect from June 1, 2012.

2. This Decree replaces Government Decree No. 88/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 7, 2002 on the management of export and import of cultural products not for business purposes.

Article 18. Responsibility for Implementation

1. The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism is responsible for guiding the implementation and organizing the enforcement of this Decree.

2. Ministers, heads of agencies at the ministerial level, heads of government agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees directly under the Central Government, and related agencies and organizations are responsible for enforcing this Decree.

Appendix I[23]

(Attached to Government Decree No. 31/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 24, 2025)

PETITION FOR APPLICATION

SPECIALIZED INSPECTION OF EXPORTED CULTURAL PRODUCTS NOT FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES

Respectfully submitted to: …(3)…

....................(1)........send a text message My name is ... (4) ...

1. For organizations:

Trading Name: (if there is)………………………………………………………

Abbreviation: (if there is) ......................................................................................

Foreign Language Name: (if there is) .............................................................

Head Office Address:...

Phone:...Fax:...Email:...Website:...

Legal Representative:

Name:………………………….....................................................................

Gender:...Date of Birth:.../.../...

Citizen Identification Card Number/Citizen Card Number/Personal Identification Number:...

Date of Issue:.../.../...Issuing Authority:...(for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Permanent Residence: ...

Current Residence:...

2. For individuals:

Nationality:...Gender:...Date of Birth:...

Citizen Identification Card Number/Citizen Card Number/Personal Identification Number:...

Date of Issue:.../.../...Issuing Authority:...(for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Permanent Residence: ...

Current Residence:...

Phone:...Email:...

Request ... (3) ... to conduct specialized inspection of the following exported cultural products:

Type of Cultural Product: ...

Quantity:...

Content of Cultural Product:...

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

Sent From: ...

To:...

Purpose and Scope of Use:...

We/I hereby commit to comply with the regulations on the export of cultural products not for business purposes.

Note:

(1) Name of the organization requesting specialized inspection of exported cultural products (written in all capital letters).

(2) Place name.

(3) Name of the authority responsible for specialized inspection of exported cultural products.

(4) Name of the individual requesting specialized inspection of exported cultural products (written in all capital letters).

The information in this form will also be used to build an interactive electronic form when the state management agency provides online public services.

Appendix II[24]

(Attached to Government Decree No. 31/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 24, 2025)

Form No. 01

RECORD OF SPECIALIZED INSPECTION AND SEALING
EXPORTED CULTURAL PRODUCTS NOT FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES

At the request of ... (3) ... in the Application for Specialized Inspection of Exported Cultural Products Not for Business Purposes dated ..., month ..., year ..., ... has conducted specialized inspection of the following number of cultural products:

Quantity: ...

Content: ...(for antiques and ancient artifacts, a description is required).

Type of Cultural Product: ...

All the above cultural products have been sealed for export. If not permitted to export, specify the reasons.

Please ... (3) ... proceed with the necessary procedures to export the above cultural products at the competent customs authority according to regulations.

Signature/digital signature, stamp

Note:

(3) Name of the individual or organization requesting specialized inspection of exported cultural products.

(2) Place name.

SAMPLE SEAL

The information in this form will also be used to build an interactive electronic form when the state management agency provides online public services.

Form No. 02

EXPORTED CULTURAL PRODUCTS
NOT FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES
- The cultural seal consists of three layers, the front layer being the main sealing paper made of special paper that breaks when peeled off, the middle layer is adhesive, and the back layer is a backing paper.

- Size: 70 x 70 mm.

- Front side: Decorative floral pattern emblem of the bronze drum in light yellow printed. The lines of text are printed in dark blue including: top "MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM

PROVINCE PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE SPECIALIZED ORGANIZATION ON CULTURE", font: Times New Roman, size: 9 pt; second line "SEAL CULTURAL" font: Haettenschweiler (Bold), size: 21 pt; third line "Sealer's signature" and "Number" of the seal, font: Times New Roman, size: 9 pt; fourth line is for signature and "Date:", font: Times New Roman, size: 9 pt. send a text message - The serial number of the seal consists of 12 characters. Meaning of the characters: the first two letters are product batch codes, the next two digits are the production year, and the last six digits are the seal number.

- The cultural seal is single-use, once removed, it cannot be reused.

- The information in this form will also be used to build an interactive electronic form when the state management agency provides online public services.

Appendix III[25]

..(2).., date..., month..., year.....

(Attached to Government Decree No. 31/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 24, 2025)

(excluding antiques and ancient artifacts)
My name is:... (4) ...

Respectfully submitted to: …(3)…

.........(1)... send a text message Phone:...Fax:...Email...Website:...

1. For organizations:

Trading Name: (if there is)....................................................................................

Abbreviation: (if there is) ......................................................................................

Foreign Language Name: (if there is) ..............................................................

Head Office Address:...

Gender: (6)...Date of Birth:.../.../...

Legal Representative:

Full name:…

Giới tính: (6)…Ngày, tháng, năm sinh:…/…/…

Citizen Identification Card Number/Citizen Card Number/Personal Identification Number:...

Date of issue:... (7)../.../...Place of issue:... (8)...for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Place of permanent residence:... (9)...

Current place of residence:... (10)...

2. For individuals:

Nationality:... (5) ...; Gender:... (6) ...; Date of birth:...

Citizen Identification Card Number/Citizen Card Number/Personal Identification Number:...

Date of issue:... (7) /.../...Place of issue:... (8) ...for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Place of permanent residence:... (9)...

Current place of residence:... (10)...

Phone:...Email:...

Notification of import of cultural products below:

Type of Cultural Product: ...

Quantity:...

Material:...

Size:...

Content of Cultural Product:...

Sent from:...To:...

Purpose and Scope of Use:...

We/I hereby commit that the contents of the Notification of Import are true; bear responsibility for ensuring that the content of cultural products does not violate the law; manage and use imported cultural products in accordance with the provisions of the law.

Note:

(1) Name of the organization notifying the import of cultural products (written in uppercase letters).

(2) Place name.

(3) Name of the competent authority to receive the Notification of Import of Cultural Products.

(4) Name of the individual notifying the import of cultural products (written in uppercase letters).

- Information items (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10):

+ In case of submitting online application: information is extracted from the National Population Database to automatically fill in the form, the person implementing administrative procedures does not need to declare. If the information is not automatically filled in the form, the person implementing administrative procedures must fully declare.

+ In case of submitting paper application (submitted directly or through postal service): the person implementing administrative procedures must fully declare in the form.

+ The information in this form is simultaneously used to build an interactive electronic form when the state management agency provides online public services.

Appendix IV[26]

(Attached to Government Decree No. 31/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 24, 2025)

RECEIPT

(excluding antiques and ancient artifacts)

My name is:... (4) ...

...........................................(1)..........................................................................

Address of headquarters...

Telephone: …Fax:…

Date/month/year received from... (3)...

1. For organizations:

Trading Name: (if there is)....................................................................................

Abbreviation: (if there is) ......................................................................................

Foreign Language Name: (if there is) ..............................................................

Head Office Address:...

Phone number:... Fax:... Email...

Website:...

Legal Representative:

Full name:…................................................

Gender: (5)...Date of birth:.../.../...

Citizen Identification Card Number/Citizen Card Number/Personal Identification Number:...

Date of issue: ...(6)/....../...Place of issue: (7)...for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Place of permanent residence: ...(8)...

Current place of residence: ...(9)...

2. For individuals:

Nationality: (4)...; Gender: (5)...; Date of birth: ...

Citizen Identification Card Number/Citizen Card Number/Personal Identification Number:...

Date of issue: ...(6).../.../...Place of issue: ...(7)...for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Place of permanent residence: ..(8)...

Current place of residence: ... (9)...

Phone:...Email:...

One set of documents regarding the Notification of Import of Cultural Products, including:

1. .....................................................................................................................

2.......................................................................................................................

3.......................................................................................................................

4.......................................................................................................................

Note:

(1) Name of the competent authority to receive the Notification of Import of Cultural Products.

(2) Place name.

(3) Name of the individual or organization with imported cultural products.

- Information items (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9):

+ In case of submitting online application: information is extracted from the National Population Database to automatically fill in the form, the person implementing administrative procedures does not need to declare. If the information is not automatically filled in the form, the person implementing administrative procedures must fully declare.

+ In case of submitting paper application (submitted directly or through postal service): the person implementing administrative procedures must fully declare in the form.

+ The information in this form is simultaneously used to build an interactive electronic form when the state management agency provides online public services.

Appendix V[27]

(Attached to Government Decree No. 31/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 24, 2025)

NOTIFICATION TO STOP IMPORT OF CULTURAL PRODUCTS NOT FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES

My name is:... (4) ...

Dear:... (3)...

Based on... (4)...

... (1) notifies the cessation of import of cultural products of individuals and organizations with the following information:

1. For organizations:

Trading Name: (if there is)....................................................................................

Abbreviation: (if there is) ......................................................................................

Foreign Language Name: (if there is) ..............................................................

Head Office Address:...

Phone number:... Fax:... Email...

Website:...

Legal Representative:

Full name:…

Giới tính: (6)…Ngày, tháng, năm sinh:…/…/…

Citizen Identification Card Number/Citizen Card Number/Personal Identification Number:...

Date of issue:.. (7).../....../...Place of issue:.. (8)...for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Place of permanent residence: ...(9)...

Current place of residence: ...(10)...

2. For individuals:

Nationality:.. (5) ...; Gender... (6) ...; Date of birth: ...

Citizen Identification Card Number/Citizen Card Number/Personal Identification Number:...

Date of issue: ...(7).../.../...Place of issue:.. (8)...for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Place of permanent residence:... (9)...

Current place of residence: ...(10)...

Phone:...Email:...

Type of Cultural Product: ...

Quantity:...

Material:...

Size:...

Content of Cultural Product:...

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

Sent From: ...

To:...

Reason for stopping the notification of import:...

Note:

(1) Name of the competent authority to notify the cessation of import of cultural products.

(2) Place name.

(3) Name of the individual or organization with the Notification of Import of Cultural Products.

(4) Clearly specify the legal basis for ceasing the import of cultural products.

Information items (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10):

+ In case of submitting online application: information is extracted from the National Population Database to automatically fill in the form, the person implementing administrative procedures does not need to declare. If the information is not automatically filled in the form, the person implementing administrative procedures must fully declare.

+ In case of submitting paper application (submitted directly or through postal service): the person implementing administrative procedures must fully declare in the form.

+ The information in this form is simultaneously used to build an interactive electronic form when the state management agency provides online public services.

Appendix VI[28]

(Attached to Government Decree No. 31/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 24, 2025)

APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT ANTIQUITIES AND ARTIFACTS NOT FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES

Respectfully submitted to: …(3)…

... (1) or I name is:... (4)...

1. For organizations:

Trading Name: (if there is)....................................................................................

Abbreviation: (if there is) ......................................................................................

Foreign Language Name: (if there is) ..............................................................

Head Office Address:...

Gender: (6)...Date of Birth:.../.../...

Legal Representative:

Full name:…

Gender: ...(6)...Date of birth:.../.../...

Citizen Identification Card Number/Citizen Card Number/Personal Identification Number:...

Date of issue: (7).../.../...Place of issue:...(8)...for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Place of permanent residence:... (9)...

Current place of residence:... (10)...

2. For individuals:

Nationality: ...(5) ...; Gender: ...(6)...Date of birth: ...

Citizen ID card number/Personal identification number:...

Date of issue: ...(7).../.../...Place of issue: ...(8)...for Citizen Identification Card/Citizen Card)

Place of permanent residence: ...(9)...

Current place of residence:..(10)...

Phone:...Email:...

Request... (3)...to grant permission to import the following antiquities and artifacts:

Sent from:...To:...

Purpose and Scope of Use:...

We/I hereby commit to comply with the contents of the import permit and manage and use antiquities and artifacts in accordance with the law.

Note:

(1) Name of the organization requesting the import permit for antiquities and artifacts (written in uppercase letters).

(2) Place name.

(3) Name of the competent authority to issue the permit.

(4) Individual requesting the import permit for antiquities and artifacts, (written in uppercase letters).

- Information items (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10):

+ In case of submitting online application: information is extracted from the National Population Database to automatically fill in the form, the person implementing administrative procedures does not need to declare. If the information is not automatically filled in the form, the person implementing administrative procedures must fully declare.

+ In case of submitting paper application (submitted directly or through postal service): the person implementing administrative procedures must fully declare in the form.

+ The information in this form is simultaneously used to build an interactive electronic form when the state management agency provides online public services.

Appendix VII[29]

(Attached to Government Decree No. 31/2025/NĐ-CP dated February 24, 2025)

LICENSE

IMPORT OF ANTIQUITIES AND ARTIFACTS NOT FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES

Pursuant to Decree No. 32/2012/ND-CP dated April 12, 2012 of the Government on the management of export and import of cultural products not for business purposes amended and supplemented by Decree No. 31/2025/ND-CP dated February 24, 2025 of the Government;

Pursuant to the request of... (2)...in the Application for Permit to Import Antiquities and Artifacts dated... month... year...

AUTHORITY GRANTING THE PERMIT

Agree to allow:... (2)...

To import antiquities and artifacts as listed below

Sent from:...To:...

Purpose and Scope of Use:...

Request the Customs Authority:...

This permit is valid for a period of 60 days from the date of issuance.

Note:

(1) Name of the competent authority issuing the permit.

(2) Individual or organization importing antiquities and artifacts.

(3) Location.

The information in this form will also be used to build an interactive electronic form when the state management agency provides online public services.