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DOCUMENTS REQUIREDCUSTOMS REGULATIONS
A foreigner may import household goods and personal effects into Laos duty free under
the following conditions:
He/she has diplomatic status or works for a registered foreign company.
He/she obtains a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs verifying his/her
diplomatic status; or in the case of a non-diplomat, obtains a valid Laos work permit.
Copies of the employers investment license and business license will also be required
for non-diplomats. If the above criteria are met, only one sea and one air shipment are
permitted duty free, and the shipper can only import one each of any electrical appliance duty free.
All other foreigners, who do not meet the above criteria, may import household goods and
personal effects into Laos but they will be subject to duty. The duty amount varies and is
often subject to negotiation with the customs department.
While the shipper does not have to be physically present at the port or airport during
customs clearance, the original passport and original work permit (or diplomatic
certificate) must be presented to the Lao authorities at the time of clearance. Thus, he/she
must be in Laos for the shipment to clear through customs.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Firearms
Ammunition
Pornographic material
Reactionary publications
MOTOR VEHICLES
Only a diplomat may import a vehicle into Laos duty free. He or she must obtain a letter
from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs verifying his/her status and requesting that customs
permit duty free import.
For all other foreigners, it is almost impossible to import a vehicle into Laos. The
procedures for a non-diplomat to import a vehicle into Laos are time consuming and
tedious. The duty assessed can be as high as 300% of the new purchase value of the vehicle.
PETS
Many pets, including dogs, cats and birds, can be brought into Laos with no quarantine
period required. The documents necessary at the time of import are a current health
certificate, not more than 7 days old, and a current vaccination card.
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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