Viet Nam Aviation Permits
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Civil Aviation Authority
- Name: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV)
- Website: https://www.caa.gov.vn
- Contact: Civil Aviation Administration, Gialam Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam
Estimated Processing Time
Requirements by Operation Type
Prior permission required. Same lead time requirements as non-scheduled commercial. TCAS/ACAS mandatory for aircraft over 15,000 kg.
Prior permission required for all non-scheduled flights. 3 working day official lead time for landing permits. Specific charter permit requirements apply. CAAV may grant short-notice requests at discretion.
Governed by bilateral air service agreements with Vietnam. Scheduled carriers must comply with CAAV operational requirements.
Overflight Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV)
- Lead Time: 48 hours minimum; few hours possible for short-notice at CAAV discretion
- Validity: 72 hours from initial requested schedule
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; navigation charges apply based on route flown in Vietnam FIR
Entry and exit points along with complete route within Vietnam FIR required. Aircraft above 15,000 kg must be equipped with TCAS and ACAS. Overflight permit number must be inserted in Item 18 of flight plan.
Apply to CAAV with complete flight schedule, entry/exit points, complete route within Vietnam FIR, all passenger details, and consignee/consignor details for cargo flights. TCAS/ACAS required for aircraft over 15,000 kg.
Landing Permit
- Required: Yes
- Authority: Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV)
- Lead Time: 3 working days official lead time; 4 business days typical processing; 1 business day possible for short-notice at CAAV discretion
- Validity: 24 hours for possible delay beyond scheduled operation
- Fees: No CAA processing fees; airport landing and parking charges apply
All non-scheduled flights operating to Vietnam require landing permits. Landing permit has shorter validity (24 hours) than overflight permit (72 hours). Short-notice requests possible but at CAAV discretion.
Apply to CAAV at least 3 working days prior with complete flight schedule, passenger details, aircraft documentation, and route information. For cargo flights, provide consignee/consignor details. Short-notice requests of 1 business day possible at CAAV discretion.
Cabotage
Not permitted for foreign operators
General Remarks
Vietnam has relatively efficient permit processing with a 3-day official lead time for landing permits. Short-notice requests are often accommodated at CAAV discretion. TCAS/ACAS requirement for aircraft over 15,000 kg is strictly enforced. Landing permit validity is only 24 hours, requiring precise scheduling.