🇱🇦 Laos
ASIA PACIFIC
Lao Customs Department
7%
Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 2L |
| Cigarettes | 500 |
| Personal goods value | US$50 |
| Travelers aged 18+ may bring 2 L alcohol + 500 cigarettes / 100 g tobacco duty-free. Personal goods up to USD 50 (low limit). | |
Travelers aged 18+ may bring 2 L alcohol + 500 cigarettes / 100 g tobacco duty-free. Personal goods up to USD 50 (low limit).
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$10,000
Local currency equivalent: USD
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01ASEAN + RCEP member.
- 02Currency: Lao kip (LAK); USD and Thai baht widely accepted.
- 03China-Laos Railway (opened 2021) increased land freight volumes significantly.