App Store games must be licensed to remain available in Vietnam

Apple provides step-by-step process for developers to comply with mandate

The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications now requires game developers to obtain a license for apps to remain available on Apple’s App Store.

In response to the law, Apple has issued an update to developers advising them on how to obtain said license, and how to submit an update for an App Review so their apps remain on Vietnamese storefronts.

To learn more and apply for a game license, review the regulations.

Once you have obtained your license:

Sign in to App Store Connect.

Enter the license number and the associated URL in the description section of your game’s product page.

Note that you only need to provide this information for the App Store localization displayed on the Vietnam storefront.

Submit an update to App Review.

If developers have any questions regarding the submission process, Apple suggested contacting the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronics Information under the Vietnamese MIC or  contact the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information (ABEI) (https://english.mic.gov.vn/authority-of-broadcasting-and-electronic-information-197114276.htm )under the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications.