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.

Forms
# Title Description Issued By File
Measures
# Name Description Measure Type Agency Comments Legal Document Validity To Measure Class
1 Register Requirement - Importers of Wild Fauna Type II and III of CITES Importer of Wild Fauna Type II and III of CITES must be authorized by the department of forestry, MAF Registration Requirement Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry To ensure the sustainability of natural ecosystems and to comply with requirements of CITES agreement which Lao PDR is a member of. Decision on the establishment and management of zoos, wildlife farms, centers of rehabilitation and wildlife breeding and plantations No 0188/MAF, date 03 February 2019 9999-12-31 Good
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