He or she has diplomatic status or works for a registered foreign company.
1.He or she has diplomatic status or works for a registered foreign company.
2. He or 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 Lao 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. JVK will work with the shipper and his/her company to minimize any duty liability.
While the shipper does not have to be physically present at the port or airport during customs clearance, we must present his/her original passport and original work permit (or diplomatic certificate) to the Laos Customs Authorities at the time of clearance. Thus, the shipper must be in Laos for the shipment to clear through customs.
As sea shipments first enter Thailand before being transported in-bond to Laos, please ensure that the bill of lading shows In-transit to Vientiane, Laos via Bangkok, Thailand.
If you send a full container load, please use liftvans. The Steamship lines do not permit their containers to enter Laos, so the shipment must be unstuffed in Bangkok port prior to moving in-bond through Thailand and eventually into Laos. Again, please use liftvans.
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS
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Goods prohibited from entering Laos include firearms, ammunition, pornographic material, and reactionary publications.
MOTOR VEHICLES (AUTOS AND MOTORBIKES)
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Only a foreign diplomat may import a vehicle into Laos duty free. He or she must obtain a letter from the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs verifying his/her status and requesting that Laos Customs permit duty free import.
- For all other foreigners and returning Lao nationals, it is almost impossible to import a vehicle into Laos. The procedures for a non-diplomat to import a vehicle are time consuming and tedious. The duty assessed can be as high as 300% of the new purchase value of the vehicle.
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Most pets, including dogs, cats, and birds, can be brought into Laos with no quarantine period. The documents necessary at the time of import are a current health certificate (not more than 7 days old) and a current vaccination card.
CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Consign both sea and air shipments to:
Shipper (name spelt exactly as in passport)
c/o his or her company name and
address in Laos
Notify Party:
JVK Indochina Movers (Laos) Ltd.
PO Box 3054
353 Ban Donekoy, No. 16
Khamphenmueng Road
Vientiane, Lao PDR
Tel: 856-21-313-505
Fax: 856-21-312-376
E-mail:
laos@jvkasia.com
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, JVK International Movers cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.