You will be able to obtain release of your goods upon presentation of a fully completed declaration package consisting of the following:

1. 3 copies of the cargo control document
2. 2 copies of the invoice
3. 2 carrier advice notes
4. 2 copies of any permit issued by a relevant Ministry or Department
5. 2 certificates of origin showing origin of goods
6. 3 sets of the declaration form

Cargo Control Document

A cargo control document in the form of an airway bill for goods arriving by air or a manifest for goods arriving by highway or river will be sent to you together with an advice note issued by the carrier to inform you that a shipment has arrived and is awaiting customs clearance.

You will need the cargo control number from the airway bill or manifest to complete the appropriate field on the declaration form.

Three copies of the cargo control document and two copies of the advice note must accompany the declaration form.

Invoice
For all shipments entering or leaving Lao PDR, a commercial invoice which indicates the buyer and seller of the goods, the price paid or price payable, and an adequate description of the goods including quantity of the goods contained in the shipment, should be produced to support the declaration. The invoice must be prepared by the exporter. Locally produced invoices are not acceptable. Click here to download an invoice sample


Declaration Form