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Left Hand Drive Vehicles
Importation of left-hand drive vehicles allowed in the country. Right-hand drive vehicles prohibited in the country.
Importing Cars to Laos
Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Laos
Importing a used Japanese car to Laos with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: No Age Restrictions. Typical shipping time: -.
Year Restriction
No Age Restrictions
Destination Port
Port of Laos
Time of Shipment
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Vessel Schedule
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Shipping Line
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Inspection
No Inspection Required
Rules & Regulations
Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Laos
Duties & Taxes
Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Laos
- According to Foreign Trade Policy Department, Lao PDR had begun to reduce import tariffs on goods since 2008 and now import tariffs on many products including vehicles have been reduced to zero.
- Duties and taxes are to be paid on the used vehicle imported in the country. However, Foreign Diplomats are allowed to import one vehicle into Laos duty free. Letter from the Laos Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required verifying the importer’s status and allowing the permit of duty free vehicle import. Vehicles are subject to duties assessed on the type, age and engine size of the vehicle.
Conditions To Import Used Vehicles:
- Motorcycle with two wheels, the horse power not exceed 250 cc.
- Motorcycle , Jumbo, the horse power not exceed 250 cc, touk-touk which the horse power is not exceed 650 cc.
- Sedan, pick up, jeep, van, bus, rigid truck size not over 12 wheels, trailer; the length, height and width shall be referred according to the technical standard of the factory of production. It is absolutely forbidden to modify.
- The authorized width of every kind of cars shall not exceed 2.50 meters.
It is absolutely prohibited to employees, civil servants or relevant organizations to register the use of vehicles not in compliance with laws and assembled or rehabilitated cars from the factories in the country that do not meet the control according to the standard or technical norms of quality (QC) as provided for in Article 9 of this Regulation or rules issued by the Ministry of MCTPC.
Documentation
Used Cars Import Documentation in Laos
- Certificate of Title and Registration
- Original Bill of Lading– It must include chassis number, engine number, cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand and model.
- Letter of Employment
- Commercial or Purchase Invoice
- Driver’s license
- International Insurance Policy
Import Consultation Request
Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations
Import Process Overview
Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle
Choose Your Vehicle
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Documentation
We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents
Shipping & Logistics
Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port
Local Clearance
Customs clearance and registration in your country