Money & Duty Free for Laos

The kip is the currency of Laos since 1955. Historically, one kip was divided into 100 att 

The term derives from a Lao word meaning "ingot."

 

The following goods may be imported into Laos without incurring customs duty:

Free import, from countries not bordering Lao People's Dem. Rep., of:

- 200 cigarettes or 500 cigars or 250 grams of tobacco;

- 2 liters of alcohol or wine or 5 liters of beer;

- 1 item of perfume or eau de toilette; - personal effects.

 

Wild Fauna and Flora:

The import of certain endangered species of plant, live animals and their products is prohibited or restricted under CITES.

 

For further details please refer to:

- CITES: www.cites.org or Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Agriculture Department.

 

Baggage Clearance regulations: Baggage is cleared at the first airport of entry in Lao People's Dem. Rep.

Airport Tax: No airport tax is levied on passengers upon embarkation at the airport.