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Measures / Standards
# Name Type Agency Description Law Valid To Apply To
1 Prohibition to export certain archeological objects Prohibited Goods Ministry of Culture and Tourism Archeological objects including Buddha statues, angel statues and holy objects, national heritages with historical and cultural values of 50 years old or older are prohibited to export. If it is necessary to export such things, exporter shall present an application form to Ministry of Culture and Tourism for consideration and recommendation to get approval from the Government of Lao PDR.
  1. Presidential Decree on Preservation of National cultural, historical and natural heritage No. 03/PDR
  2. Law on National Heritage (Amended) No. 11/NA, dated 16 November 2021
 9999-12-31 ALL
2 Requirement to obtain import permit - Foreign Cultural Product Licensing Requirement Ministry of Culture and Tourism To import cultural product especially buddha from foreign countries, it is necessary to obtain an import permit from Department of Heritage with coordination of Department of Fine Art, Ministry of Culture and Tourism Law on National Heritage (Amended) No. 11/NA, dated 16 November 2021 9999-12-31 ALL
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