Step by Step: How to Import Seeds and Plants

To import seeds and plants to Lao PDR, you need to obtain an import license from the Department of Agriculture (DOA). You also need to register the plant in advance with DOA. You must present the import license and Approval from the DOA at the port of entry. Failure to do so may result in the rejection or confiscation of your goods.

  1. Step 1

    Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MoIC)

    • Prepare Applications along with all required documents.
    • Submit the application to the Department of Enterprise Registration, Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
    • If the application is approved, a Business Registration Certificate will be issued to the trader with a TIN
    • Register the TIN with the Tax Department, Ministry of Finance.

    See Procedure

  2. Step 2

    Department of Foreign Trade (DFT), Ministry of Industry and Commerce

    • Prepare Applications along with all required documents.
    • Submit the application to DFT.
    • The application is then evaluated by DFT.
    • If the application is approved, Traders become a registerred Importer. If not, the application is rejected with the reasons for the rejection.

    See Procedure

  3. Step 3

    Provincial/Vientiane Capital Agriculture and Forestry Division or, Department of Planning and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

    • Submit Application along with all required documents.
    • Review of the application by Department of Planning and Cooperation.
    • Submit additional information if required.
    • Collect the Business Licence after successful review.

    See Procedure

  4. Step 4

    Department of Agriculture

    • Submit Application along with all required documents.
    • Review of the application by Department of Agriculture
    • Submit additional information if required.
    • Registation Complete.

    See Procedure

  5. Step 5

    Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry

    • Prepare Applications along with all required documents: (1) Application form, (2) Copy of relevant documents, (3) Invoice and packing list,
    • Collect the Import License from Department of Agriculture when it is ready.

    See Procedure

  6. Step 6

    Lao PDR Customs or Inspection Authority at Border

    • Go to Inspection and Customs Clearance
    • Submit License and Approvals from DOA
    • Pay Customs Duty
    • Release Goods from Customs

    See Procedure