In Lao PDR, regulations that govern the import of wildlife and wild plants are Forestry Law No. 06/NA, Wildlife and Aquatic Resources Law No. 07/NA, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

To request for Import License of Wildlife and Wild Plants requires to make a request per import as follows:

1.     Importer prepares documents for the application of Import License, which consist of:

-         Export License of Origin Country
-         Certificate of Origin
-         Sanitary/Phytosanitary Certificate
-         Enterprise Registration Certificate (copy)
-         Invoice
-         Request Letter

Importer submits the documents mentioned above to Wildlife and Aquatic Management Division, Department of Forestry Resource Management, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

2.     Department of Forestry Resource Management considers the application in 5-10 weekdays.

-         If the application is correct, the department will sign and authenticate the Import License.
-         If the application is incorrect, the department will notify the importer to re-submit the application.

3.     Once the documents are complete and correct, Department of Forestry Resource Management will issue the Import License.

4.      Importer collects the Import License and pay fee at Department of Forestry Resource Management, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

• The following form/s are used in this procedure
• The procedure applies to the following measures
• The procedure applies to Step-by-Step Guide