The Government has promulgated Decree No. 205/2026/NĐ-CP, dated June 15, 2026, providing regulations on airports and landing and take-off pads, according to a news report by Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV).
Specifically, the Decree stipulates conditions for airport businesses, airport business licenses, and conditions for providing aviation services at airports.
Regarding airport business operations, the Decree clearly outlines requirements for capital, organizational structure, and personnel.
To establish and maintain an airport enterprise, the following capital conditions must be met: minimum owner’s equity of VND100 billion ($3.8 million); and foreign ownership limit not exceeding 30% of the enterprise's charter capital, except where otherwise provided by international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a member.
Enterprises must maintain an organizational structure and personnel capable of ensuring aviation safety, aviation security, and airport business operations.
Specifically, personnel responsible for aviation safety must hold certificates confirming their participation in training and coaching courses on aviation safety management systems; and personnel responsible for aviation security must comply with the legal regulations on aviation security.
The Decree further stipulates that an Airport Business License may be granted to an enterprise to operate at one or multiple airports. In the event that an enterprise changes its scope of business at an airport, it must carry out procedures to amend or supplement its Airport Business License.
Airport enterprises will be granted the license upon meeting all aforementioned conditions. These regulations are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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