Laos Import Regulations

Import Conditions

• • Vehicle age restriction: No age restrictions.
• • Drive type: Only left-hand drive vehicles are allowed; right-hand drive vehicles are prohibited.
• • Inspection: Not required.
• • Vehicle types and limits: Motorcycles: up to 250 cc.
• • Tuk-tuks: up to 650 cc.
• • Sedans, pickups, jeeps, vans, buses, and rigid trucks (up to 12 wheels): dimensions must comply with manufacturer standards, width up to 2.5 meters.
• • Modified, assembled, or rehabilitated vehicles that do not meet quality control standards are prohibited.

Shipping Information

• • Destination port: Port of Laos.
• • Shipment method: Not specified.
• • Vessel schedule: Not specified.
• • Shipping line: Not specified.

Duties and Taxes

• • Import tariffs: Many vehicle tariffs were reduced to zero (per Foreign Trade Policy Department guidance since 2008).
• • General duties: Duties may still apply depending on vehicle type, engine size, and age.
• • Exemptions: Foreign diplomats may import one vehicle duty-free with a verification letter from the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Required Documentation

• • Certificate of title and registration.
• • Original bill of lading (must include chassis and engine numbers, cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand, and model).
• • Letter of employment.
• • Commercial/purchase invoice.
• • Driver's license.
• • International insurance policy.