Hotels, Restaurants & Food Licenses in Laos

Hospitality licenses depend on registered capital, which decides whether a district, provincial or central office reviews the file.

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The government inventory lists 11 formalities for hotels, restaurants & food in Laos in this group. Hospitality licenses depend on registered capital, which decides whether a district, provincial or central office reviews the file. Food businesses should also check food safety and product registration records. Each entry below shows the responsible authority, listed review time, listed fee and when the source was last updated.

All Listed Formalities

License or formality	Type	Authority	Listed time	Listed fee (kip)	Source updated
Food Safety Certificate	Certificate	Food and Drugs Department	7 days	105,000	15 Dec 2020
Import Permit of Food Products	Other	Food and Drugs Department	3 days	55,000	15 Dec 2020
License to operate Accommodation	License	Department of Tourism Business Management	9 days	2,050,000	24 Jun 2024
License to operate Restaurant	License	Department of Tourism Business Management	9 days	2,050,000	4 Nov 2020
Registration of Imported Food Products	Registration	Food and Drugs Department	120 days	155,000	10 Dec 2020
Cultural Business Operating License (signage production, advertising design and event organizer)	License	Information, Culture and Tourism Department	14 days	400,000	2 Nov 2020
Danger Point Analysis and Control System Certificate	Certificate	Food and Drugs Department	7 days	502,000	15 Dec 2020
Food Safety Sign	Certificate	Department of Health and Hygiene Promotion	Not stated	None listed	7 Dec 2020
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Certificate	Certificate	Food and Drugs Department	30 days	535,000	15 Dec 2020
Quality Inspection Certificate	Certificate	Food and Drugs Department	36 days	7,000	10 Dec 2020
Registration Certificate of Domestic Food Products	Certificate	Food and Drugs Department	10 days	82,000	15 Dec 2020

Bold entries link to our detailed guides. Other names open the original government record.

Before You Rely on This List

Listed fee: the total first-issue amount in kip on the record. “See record” means the amount varies or is calculated separately.
Listed time: days as stated on the record. Actual timing depends on complete documents and any other approvals.
Source updated: records are often several years old, so confirm current rules with the authority before you file.
Coverage: the inventory does not include every provincial or departmental formality.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hotels, restaurants & food licenses are listed in Laos?

The government inventory lists 11 formalities in this group, including licenses, certificates, registrations and permits. Provincial formalities may be additional.

Do I still need to register a company for hotels, restaurants & food?

Generally, yes. Enterprise registration creates the business, and a sector license authorizes the regulated activity. Check each record for its specific sequence.

Are these fees and timelines current?

They are as published on the government inventory, and each entry shows when the source was updated. Some are several years old, so confirm them before budgeting.