Import Regulations in Laos for Japan Used Cars

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.