Travel Business License Registration Services in Vietnam

The travel business license registration services encompass consulting and procedural support for obtaining a tour operator license in Vietnam. This license is crucial for conducting travel agency operations, covering both domestic travel services and international tour operations. Utilizing a professional registration service helps businesses save time and ensures smooth, compliant operations from the outset. This article by Long Phan Consulting Company provides essential information about this license and the expert services we offer.

Conditions and Process for Obtaining a Travel Service Business License in Vietnam

To legally operate a travel business in Vietnam, enterprises must meet specific conditions and follow the prescribed registration procedures. These requirements differ for domestic tour operators and international tour operators.

Conditions for Operating a Travel Service Business

The specific conditions for a travel service business license are detailed in Article 31 of the Law on Tourism 2017:

For Domestic Travel Services:

• Must be an enterprise established under Vietnamese law on enterprises.
• Must deposit an escrow for domestic travel services at a bank. The mandatory deposit is VND 100,000,000 (one hundred million Vietnamese Dong) according to Clause 1, Article 14 of Decree 168/2017/ND-CP.
• The person in charge of the tour operation business must hold at least an intermediate degree (or higher) in tourism. If holding an intermediate degree (or higher) in another major, a certificate in domestic tourism operation management is required.

For International Travel Services:

• Must be an enterprise established under Vietnamese law on enterprises.
• Must deposit an escrow for international travel services at a bank. The mandatory deposit is VND 250,000,000 (two hundred fifty million Vietnamese Dong) or VND 500,000,000 (five hundred million Vietnamese Dong) depending on the scope (inbound only, or inbound and outbound), as per Clause 2, Article 14 of Decree 168/2017/ND-CP.
• The person in charge of the tour operation business must hold at least a college degree (or higher) in tourism. If holding a college degree (or higher) in another major, a certificate in international tourism operation management is required.

Application Process for a Travel Service Business License

The process for obtaining a travel business license involves the following steps:

Step 1: Prepare the Application Dossier for a Travel Service Business License.

The dossier requirements differ for domestic travel business licenses and international travel business licenses. Enterprises must correctly identify their business scope to prepare the accurate dossier.

Step 2: Submit the Dossier to the Competent Authority.

• For a domestic travel license: Submit to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism where the enterprise is headquartered.
• For an international travel license: Submit to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) (formerly the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism).

Step 3: Dossier Review and Processing.

The competent authority will appraise the dossier and verify compliance with the licensing conditions stipulated in the Law on Tourism 2017. During this appraisal, the authority may request clarification or additional information from the enterprise if necessary.

According to Articles 32 and 33 of the Law on Tourism 2017, the processing time for a travel service business license application is 10 working days from the date of receiving a valid dossier. This timeframe applies to both domestic and international travel licenses.

Step 4: Issuance of the Travel Service Business License.

The competent authority will issue a decision to grant the license or a notice of refusal (clearly stating the reasons).

The above outlines the procedure for obtaining a travel service business license. During their operations, enterprises may also need to undertake other procedures such as renewal of a travel service business license or re-issuance of a travel service business license.

Scope of Domestic/International Travel Business License Registration Services

Long Phan Consulting Company offers comprehensive travel business license registration services, covering both domestic tour operations and international tour operations. Our services are all-inclusive, from initial consultation and dossier preparation to procedural execution and ongoing support throughout the service provision.

Our detailed travel business license registration services include:

Consultation on Licensing Conditions for Travel Service Businesses

Domestic and international travel licenses have distinct conditions that enterprises must meet. With a team of experienced lawyers and specialists, Long Phan Consulting Company will meticulously analyze these conditions, enabling your business to prepare optimally and select the most suitable license type for your practical needs.

• Specific regulations on licensing conditions.

Continuous Consultation Throughout the Licensing Procedure

With in-depth knowledge, practical experience in handling licensing dossiers, and a team of seasoned consultants, Long Phan Consulting Company commits to accompanying clients throughout the entire licensing process, ensuring efficiency, legality, and optimized benefits for the enterprise.

We provide professional consultation and comprehensive support, aiming to help clients achieve their business goals most conveniently by completing the licensing procedure quickly, compliantly, and cost-effectively. Specific support includes:

• Ensuring Timely Licensing: We establish a clear roadmap with a detailed plan for each step, from dossier preparation and submission to liaising with competent authorities. Our goal is to shorten processing times, ensuring your project implementation or business operations are not disrupted.
• Strict Compliance with Legal Regulations: All dossiers and procedures are thoroughly reviewed to ensure conformity with current legal regulations, minimizing the risk of dossier rejection, requests for supplementation, or administrative penalties due to procedural shortcomings.
• Cost Optimization and Minimizing Rejection Risk: We assess and advise on the most suitable implementation strategy for each type of enterprise and license to save on incidental costs and increase the likelihood of dossier approval on the first submission. Limiting revisions and supplementations also helps businesses save time and resources.
• Ongoing Support Throughout the Procedure: Our support extends beyond dossier preparation. We directly represent clients in dealings with state agencies when necessary, assist in responding to requests from licensing authorities, and provide timely legal advice if any issues arise during dossier processing.

Through in-depth consultation and dedicated support, Long Phan Consulting Company always aims to deliver effective legal solutions, helping clients confidently implement their production and business activities on a solid and transparent legal foundation.

Assistance in Drafting the Application Dossier for a Travel Service Business License

With extensive experience in legal consulting and a profound understanding of tourism laws, Long Phan Consulting Company provides a full-package service for drafting, reviewing, and completing the application dossier for a Travel Service Business License, ensuring legal compliance and an optimized process.

Specifically, we assist with:

• Drafting the Application for a Travel Service Business License, explanatory documents, and dossier amendments/supplements as required by authorities (if any). We draft the application according to the form prescribed in Decree 168/2017/ND-CP, ensuring all required content, accurate enterprise information, registered tour type (domestic, international), person in charge, and necessary legal commitments.
• Guiding Preparation and Verifying Authenticated Copies of Mandatory Documents. We provide a checklist of documents needing authentication and detailed instructions, including:
  • A copy of the Business Registration Certificate.
  • ID card (CMND/CCCD) or Passport of the legal representative.
  • Labor contract or appointment decision for the person in charge of the tour operation business.
  • Relevant professional diplomas and certificates. All documents will be checked by us for legality, validity, and authentication form before inclusion in the dossier.
• Assisting in Liaising with Banks for the Certificate of Escrow Deposit. We advise and directly support enterprises in working with commercial banks, selecting suitable escrow options, and ensuring the correct deposit amount as stipulated.
• Consulting and Reviewing Conditions for the Person in Charge of the Travel Service Business. We assess and guide businesses in preparing:
  • Appointment decision or labor contract clearly stating the role, title, and working duration.
  • Dossier proving the professional qualifications and experience of the person in charge, ensuring they meet the minimum standards as per Article 58 of the Law on Tourism 2017. If the person in charge does not meet the conditions, we advise on alternative personnel solutions or supplementing the dossier validly.

Authorized Representation for Filing and Receiving Results of the Travel Business License Procedure

Long Phan Consulting Company accepts authorization to represent clients in carrying out the application procedure for a Travel Service Business License with the competent authorities. Specifically, we undertake:

• Filing the dossier at the competent state agency in the correct order and procedure.
• Monitoring the dossier processing progress and providing regular updates to the enterprise.
• Clarifying or supplementing the dossier or information upon request from the authorities (if any).
• Receiving the license and handing it over completely to the enterprise.
• Guiding on post-licensing procedures, including publicizing license content, updating business registration information, preparing for operational conditions, etc.

With professional and responsible representation, Long Phan Consulting Company helps businesses save time, minimize risks, and quickly commence legally compliant tour operations.

Support in Monitoring Dossier Processing Progress and Promptly Informing Clients

The team of highly qualified and professional specialists at Long Phan Consulting Company is committed to accompanying and supporting clients throughout the entire process of monitoring the licensing dossier. Our goal is to ensure that our clients’ legitimate rights are fully, promptly, and lawfully enforced.

Dossier progress monitoring at Long Phan Consulting Company is implemented systematically, scientifically, and rigorously, including the following main aspects:

• Closely monitoring dossier processing at competent authorities: We proactively update the processing status at functional agencies, ensuring all developments are tightly controlled and transparent, helping clients clearly understand the specific process and resolution time.
• Assisting in urging state agencies to expedite resolution: When necessary, our specialists will communicate, work with, or send written requests to competent authorities to review and accelerate dossier processing to ensure clients’ interests and business plans are not affected.
• Promptly notifying processing results or requests for dossier supplementation: As soon as there are results from functional agencies, or if requests for amendments or supplements arise, we will proactively contact and inform clients at the earliest, while proposing quick and effective solutions.

With dedication and a high sense of responsibility, Long Phan Consulting Company not only assists in carrying out licensing procedures correctly but also ensures the monitoring and resolution process is smooth, transparent, and effective, helping clients focus on their core business activities with peace of mind.

Support in Changing Travel License Types and Supplementing Licensing Dossiers

The team of specialists at Long Phan Consulting Company will support clients throughout the entire process of converting a domestic travel license to an international one and vice versa, depending on the actual needs and development orientation of the enterprise. With extensive experience in legal and administrative procedures, we commit to providing reasonable, cost-effective, legally compliant, and case-specific conversion solutions.

The license conversion support process at Long Phan Consulting Company is implemented comprehensively, scientifically, and effectively, including the following main aspects:

• Consulting on personnel and labor contract options: We provide specific advice on utilizing personnel suitable for the requirements of international or domestic tour operations post-conversion, including reviewing, adjusting, or re-signing labor contracts according to the standards of specialized management agencies.
• Optimizing escrow deposits: Depending on the conversion direction, the escrow deposit amount may change according to legal regulations. We will advise on how to adjust, reduce, or supplement the deposit reasonably, ensuring legal compliance while optimizing finances for the enterprise.
• Assisting with dossier submission and conversion notification procedures: Long Phan Consulting Company will assist clients in preparing dossiers, drafting necessary documents, and carrying out notification and submission procedures for conversion to competent state agencies in the correct order and current legal regulations.
• Consulting on risks and accompanying legal solutions: We will analyze potential legal risks during the conversion process (such as changes in business conditions, changes in license content, personnel issues, etc.) and propose preventive or effective solutions, helping businesses operate confidently after conversion.

With dedicated, professional, and highly responsible support, Long Phan Consulting Company will be a reliable legal partner, assisting clients in completing the travel business license conversion process conveniently, quickly, and effectively.

Service Delivery Process for Travel Service Business License Registration

The process for providing travel business license consultation services at Long Phan Consulting Company is carried out in systematic, professional steps, ensuring efficiency and transparency throughout.

Our process is detailed as follows:

• Step 1: Initial Consultation and Service Contract Signing. Long Phan Consulting Company will discuss the specific needs of the enterprise, analyze its ability to meet licensing conditions, and propose a suitable consultation plan. After agreeing on the scope of services and fees, both parties will sign a service contract.
• Step 2: Guiding the Enterprise to Prepare for Licensing Conditions. Long Phan Consulting Company will assist the enterprise in meeting requirements regarding escrow capital, personnel, and facilities. Simultaneously, the consulting unit will guide the enterprise in collecting necessary documents for the license application dossier.
• Step 3: Drafting and Finalizing the Dossier. Long Phan Consulting Company will check the completeness and validity of the documents, draft the application form and other documents according to the prescribed templates. The dossier will be thoroughly reviewed before submission to the competent authority.
• Step 4: Dossier Submission and Progress Monitoring. Long Phan Consulting Company will represent the enterprise in submitting the dossier to the competent authority, monitor the processing, and promptly supplement or clarify if requested by the licensing authority.
• Step 5: Receiving Results and Handing Over to the Enterprise. After the dossier is approved, Long Phan Consulting Company will receive the Travel Business License and hand it over to the enterprise. Concurrently, the consulting unit will advise the enterprise on legal obligations to comply with after licensing.

Service Quality Commitment and After-Sales Policy at Long Phan Consulting Company

With a deep understanding of the process for obtaining domestic and international travel service business licenses, Long Phan Consulting Company commits to delivering high-quality licensing services with a transparent process and clear after-sales support policies.

Service Quality Commitment:

• Accurate, complete, and up-to-date consultation on current legal regulations related to licensing conditions and procedures.
• Professional dossier preparation, ensuring correct templates, content, and legal compliance.
• Timely dossier submission, proactive monitoring, and prompt updates on processing results to the enterprise.
• Support in handling all arising situations, clarifying or supplementing dossiers upon request from licensing authorities.
• Absolute commitment to confidentiality of enterprise information and documents throughout the service provision.

After-Sales Policy:

• Free consultation support for issues arising related to the travel business license.
• Discount policy for procedures such as license renewal, re-issuance, or modification when the enterprise needs to expand or change operations.
• Support in consulting on periodic reporting obligations, helping businesses comply with state management regulations.
• Timely updates on legal changes related to tour operations for businesses to grasp and adjust accordingly.

Why Choose Long Phan Consulting Company as Your Service Provider?

In a context of increasingly stringent laws and demanding legal requirements for business operations, choosing a reputable, deeply knowledgeable, and consistently supportive consulting unit is crucial for businesses to minimize risks and enhance operational efficiency. Long Phan Consulting Company is proud to be one of the leading legal consulting firms in Vietnam.

Benefits of In-Depth Consultation:

Long Phan Consulting Company is a professional legal consulting firm with several competitive advantages:

• Experienced Team of Experts: Long Phan Consulting Company possesses a team of specialists with profound understanding of the tourism sector and administrative procedures, having successfully completed numerous travel business license applications.
• Extensive Knowledge of Tourism Law: We always stay updated on changes in the Law on Tourism 2017 and its implementing documents to ensure your enterprise’s dossier complies with current regulations.
• Professional Workflow: From initial consultation to procedure completion, Long Phan Consulting Company executes tasks according to a rigorous, quality-assured process.
• Time and Cost Savings: Using Long Phan Consulting Company’s services helps businesses save time, effort, and incidental costs arising from a lack of understanding of administrative procedures.
• High Success Rate: With extensive experience, Long Phan Consulting Company ensures a high success rate in obtaining travel business licenses.

Contact Information for Travel Service Business License Registration Services

For detailed consultation on domestic/international travel business license services, clients can contact Long Phan Consulting Company using the following information:

• Consultation Hotline: 1900.63.63.89
• Zalo: 0906.735.386 – Long Phan
• Email: info@longphanpmt.com
• Facebook: Long Phan Investment Consulting and Legal Services Co., Ltd.
• Head Office Address: 17 Street No. 3, Truong Tho Ward, Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Travel Business License Registration Services

Below are frequently asked questions about applying for a travel business license with Long Phan Consulting Company.

What types of travel business licenses can Long Phan Consulting Company assist with?

Long Phan Consulting Company provides consultation and procedural support for registering both domestic travel business licenses and international travel business licenses. We are experienced and understand the processes for both types.

What information and documents do I need to provide when using the travel business license registration service?

We will provide detailed guidance on the necessary dossier items after discussing and understanding your business needs. Typically, this will include the enterprise’s legal documents, information about the person in charge of the tour operation business, and other related documents.

How long does it take to complete the travel business license registration when using Long Phan Consulting Company’s services?

Dossier processing time depends on the competent state agency and may vary by case. However, Long Phan Consulting Company commits to optimizing the dossier preparation process and closely monitoring it to shorten the waiting time for our clients.

What is the cost of the travel business license registration service at Long Phan Consulting Company?

The service fee will be quoted specifically after we understand the scope of work and your requirements. We commit to providing services at a reasonable and transparent cost.

Does Long Phan Consulting Company guarantee 100% success in obtaining the license?

The issuance of a travel business license is at the discretion of the state agency. However, with our experience and professionalism, Long Phan Consulting Company commits to assisting clients in preparing a complete, accurate, and compliant dossier, thereby significantly increasing the chances of success.

After the license is granted, does Long Phan Consulting Company offer any further support?

After handing over the license, we are still available to support clients by answering queries related to legal obligations that must be complied with during travel business operations.

Conclusion

The domestic/international Travel Business License service at Long Phan Consulting Company is a comprehensive solution that helps businesses save time, costs, and ensure legal compliance. With an experienced team of experts and a professional workflow, we are committed to supporting our clients throughout the licensing process. If you want to use sub-license registration consulting services, contact us immediately via our hotline: 1900.63.63.89 for timely consultation and support for your enterprise.