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Phytosanitary Certificate in Laos

Who needs it, the listed documents and fees, processing time and legal basis, from the Lao government’s license inventory.

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Exporters of plants and plant products from Laos need a phytosanitary certificate from the agriculture and forestry authorities. The record lists a review of up to 3 working days for a complete file and a certificate fee of 15,000 kip, plus product-specific fees. Documents include the enterprise certificate, operating license, invoice and packing list.

At a Glance

ISSUING AUTHORITY
Agriculture and Forestry Department
TYPE
Certificate
LISTED REVIEW TIME
3 days
LISTED VALIDITY
Not stated
LISTED FIRST-ISSUE FEE
15,000 kip
LISTED RENEWAL FEE
None listed
SOURCE LAST UPDATED
30 Sep 2020

Who Needs This

Individuals or legal entities that intend to export plants or plant products overseas.

Documents to Prepare

The government record lists the following for a first application:

  • Certificate of Agriculture Land for Commercial Products
  • Copy of Enterprise Registration Certificate
  • Investment License
  • Application Form
  • License to Operate Agricultural and Forestry Business
  • Certificate of Product Registration
  • Invoice and Packing list

The authority may ask for more, and foreign documents may need translation or notarization.

Fees and Timing

Service (kip)Certificate (kip)Application (kip)Total (kip)
First issue15,0000015,000

The record says specific fees for each product apply in addition to the certificate fee.

Up to 3 working days if the document package is complete. Listed time: 3 days.

This record cites Presidential Ordinance 003/PO (2012). NED now cites Ordinance 002/PO (2021) for registration fees, so confirm the current amount.

Legal Basis

InstrumentNumberDate
Presidential Ordinance on Fees and Service Fees003/PO26 Dec 2012
Legal instrument (title not given in the record)06/NA9 Dec 2008

AQQOUNT Guidance

The inventory also has a second record for this certificate under another department, so confirm which office serves your location and shipment.

The source was last updated on 30 Sep 2020. Confirm the current position with the authority before filing.

See all Agriculture & Forestry licenses, or open the official record: Phytosanitary Certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues the Phytosanitary Certificate in Laos?
The government inventory names the Agriculture and Forestry Department as the responsible authority.
How long does it take to get a Phytosanitary Certificate in Laos?
The record lists 3 days. Up to 3 working days if the document package is complete. Actual timing depends on complete documents and any other approvals.
How much does a Phytosanitary Certificate cost in Laos?
The record lists 15,000 kip for first issue. The record says specific fees for each product apply in addition to the certificate fee. Confirm the current amount with the authority.
How long is a Phytosanitary Certificate valid?
The record does not state a period, so ask the authority.

Related Guides

01Agriculture & Forestry License in Laos
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02Import & Export Permit in Laos
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03Agriculture & Forestry Licenses
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