Import Regulations in Laos for Japan Used Cars
Restriction in Number of Years:
No Age Limit
Shipping Ports:
Port of Laos
Shipment Time:
NA
Shipping Schedule:
NA
Shipping Line:
NA
Inspection:
No Inspection

Only left-hand drive used Japanese vehicles are permitted for import.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR IMPORT OF VEHICLES
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)
TAXATION
- 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.