According to the Decree, persons wishing to hold exhibitions must apply for exhibition permits if the following situations occur:
- Exhibitions are held abroad by Vietnamese organizations and individuals;
- International exhibitions are held by foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam.
In addition, the Circular also prescribes cases where, before holding exhibitions, the exhibition notice must be sent to:
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism if:
+ Exhibitions are held by centrally-governed organizations in Vietnam.
+ Exhibitions are jointly held in Vietnam by organizations in at least 02 provinces and cities.
- Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism or Departments of Culture and Sports if: Exhibitions are held by local organizations or are locally held by individuals.
Notes: The abovementioned regulations will not be applied to the following exhibitions:
- Photo and fine arts exhibitions; print publications, precious items and antiques exhibitions ; museum exhibitions; exhibitions on national and local socio-economic achievements;
- Displays of internally-used works, exhibits and materials.
The Decree No. 23/2019/ND-CP is set to enter into force on April 15, 2019.
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