Government of Vietnam / Ministry of National Defence
Vietnam
Strict or complexNew 2025/2026 framework and no-fly zone map
Vietnam is no longer a vague gray area. Decree 288/2025 creates a formal framework, and the Ministry of National Defence publishes no-fly and restricted zones.
Bring it
Import, temporary import, and customs permission can matter. Confirm before packing a drone for Vietnam.
Register it
Use Decree 288/2025 and current local authority/MND guidance to confirm whether registration, import, or flight permission applies.
Fly it
Small recreational drones may have lighter treatment, but visitors should verify current registration, notification, import, and local authority requirements before flying.
Map check
Check the Ministry of National Defence no-fly/restricted-zone portal before every planned location.
Before you travel
- 01Read Decree 288/2025 and current MND/local guidance.
- 02Check the official no-fly and restricted-zone portal.
- 03For commercial, advertising, tourism-production, or heavier-drone work, line up local permit support before travel.
Operating notes
- Max altitude
- Follow the permit, category, and zone limits. Do not rely on a generic tourist ceiling.
- Recreational
- Small recreational drones may have lighter treatment, but visitors should verify current registration, notification, import, and local authority requirements before flying.
- Commercial work
- Commercial filming or heavier drones should be treated as permit-first and may require local sponsorship or representation.
- Airspace
- Check the Ministry of National Defence no-fly/restricted-zone portal before every planned location.