Organize your move to Laos

Julie · 2011-10-20T15:36:56+02:00

Discover practical tips for moving to Laos, including what to bring, food restrictions, and car advice for newcomers.

Julie Team

Member since 16 February 2011

JulieTeam20 October 2011 13:36:56

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Hi all,

we invite you to share your experience about moving to Laos.

Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Laos:

What would you bring and what would you leave behind?

Is it a good idea to bring furniture or domestic appliances?

Any foodstuffs that are banned in Laos?

Is it better to bring a car or to buy one once settled in Laos?

Any advice for the ones who are moving to Laos?

Thank you in advance for your participation

Construction Chan Member

Member since 01 December 2011

Construction ChanMember01 December 2011 19:58:28

Hm...How come there has been no reply to these very good questions.聽 I am looking to make a move to Laos.聽 I am very interested in learning more about moving household items to Laos.聽 I would like to know what are considered as a househould items and that if there are taxes imposed on them.聽 Any response from someone who has the experience would be greatly appreciated.聽 Thanks, Chan

vansana New member

Member since 26 October 2011

vansanaNew member07 December 2011 12:35:44

Hi There!
I just made a moving for my husband, I am Lao,聽 you can take any thing from your own country. because here in Laos you might not easy to find them, It is easy if you would work for NGO or any other companies. It is tax free but you need to get a comfirm letter from where you work in Laos, it is only for foriegner. I used this company T.E.C. Logistics Lao Co., Ltd I found it cheaper than the other

Construction Chan Member

Member since 01 December 2011

Construction ChanMember07 December 2011 18:50:47

Thank you, Vasana!聽 I really appreciate the information you have shared. This is very helpful.聽 If I could ask for more information, do you have T.E.C Logistics contact information?聽 I would really like to get in contact with them. Thank you, Chan.

vansana New member

Member since 26 October 2011

vansanaNew member08 December 2011 01:04:00

Hello Chan

Yes, here is the address of T.E.C company

T.E.C. Logistics Lao Co., Ltd
No. 171, Thadeua road, Unit 11, Ban BeungkhaGnong,
Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao P.D.R
Tel:(856-21) 260 387; Fax: (856-21) 265-045
E-mail: tecvte@laotel.com; vientiane@teclogistics.net
teclogistics.net

Good luck
Vansana

Lost in Laos Active member

Member since 16 January 2012

Lost in LaosActive member22 January 2012 02:25:35

I would like to know about a car and motorcycle. I was told that motorcycles over 125 cc are illegal in Lao and a car being transferred is taxed very steeply. I have a phantom which is over the 125 cc limit and cars are much cheaper to buy in Thailand.

Any help on this would be appreciated. As far as taking things into Lao. there are some tax issues on electrical things like big screen tv's, refridgerators and a few other things. I [u][u]heard many were skimmed at Lao customs for either a large fee or donation of said items to the customs department (officer???) But I am not sure. If you can take things on the bus it is easy but to take in a vehicle I am not sure.

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stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert26 January 2012 23:59:28

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Import tax on cars is steep. The Govt make money on this. Yes motorbikes over 125cc are illegal, although I hear that the bike hire companies hire bikes in excess of this. May be contact them for clarification.

As for electrical items I buy them locally at Talat Sao. Go with a heap of US$$$ and shop around for best price.