For importing Japan used cars in Laos, following documents are required:

• Commercial invoice
• Title and Registration certificate
• Bill of Lading (original)
• Driving license
• Letter of Employment
• International Insurance Policy (green card)

• Applicable duties and taxes are required to be paid to import used Japanese cars in Laos.
• The exemption is provided to foreign diplomats on the import of one vehicle in Laos. For availing the exemption, a letter for verification of the status of the importer must be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• The duties and taxes are applied depending upon the age, type, and engine used in the vehicle.

Conditions for importing vehicles in Laos

• Motorcycles and jumbo vehicles with a maximum of 250 cc horsepower are allowed for import.
• Touk-to vehicles with a maximum of 650 cc horsepower are allowed for import.
• For pickups, jeep, sedan, buses, or large vehicles having a maximum of 12 wheels are allowed to import provided they meet the technical standards of the country. Modification of such vehicles is prohibited.
• The cars must not be more than 2.50 m in width.
• All vehicles that do not meet the technical standards as per the laws stated in Article 9 or rules by the Ministry of MCTPC are prohibited for registration by any employee or civil servant.