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DHL Express to Laos — prices, delivery times, limits

How to ship a parcel to Laos via DHL Express. Indicative express band for the country (70 € / 2 kg, 112 € / 5 kg, 188 € / 10 kg), typical transit time: DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days, weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.

schedule Typical delivery time to this country in business days (standard service, or express for an express carrier). Not a guaranteed lead time of a specific carrier. Excludes weekends and public holidays.
scale Maximum gross weight for DHL Express — item plus packaging. Exceeding the limit will delay or surcharge the shipment.
payments Indicative band for the country for a 2 kg parcel (express), not the DHL Express price list. Actual cost depends on dimensions, insurance and the carrier's current rates.
rule Customs duty applies on declared commercial value above 22 €. Applies to the contents value only — postage is excluded.

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DHL Express to Laos — prices, delivery times, limits

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Summary

DHL Express to Laos — typical transit time: DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days, indicative express band for the country for a parcel up to 5 kg 112 €, up to 10 kg 188 € — not the carrier's price list. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 22 €, customs duty from 22 €.

Destination
Laos
Carrier
DHL Express
Typical transit time
DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days
Price 2 kg (country band)
70 €
Price 5 kg (country band)
112 €
Price 10 kg (country band)
188 €
Max. weight
70 kg
EU
No — customs apply

Country band · express

Indicative prices for Laos

Weight Price Typical transit time
2 kg 70 € DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days
5 kg 112 € DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days
10 kg 188 € DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days

Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.

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Indicative information — verify at source

Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Laos.

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Customs and VAT for Laos

Laos has a low de minimis threshold — shipments up to 500,000 LAK (~22 EUR) are generally cleared without duty. VAT of 10% and customs duty of 0–40% apply above this limit. Laos is landlocked — all shipments arrive by air through Wattay Airport in Vientiane. The Lao Department of Customs handles clearance, which typically takes 5–10 days.

Required documents

  • description CN22 or CN23 customs declaration (depending on value)
  • description Commercial invoice
  • description Invoice in English or Lao
  • description Accurate contents description and value

Alternatives

Other carriers to Laos

DPD CZ

DPD CZ

Standard 14–22 days · up to 31.5 kg

FedEx

FedEx

Standard 14–22 days · up to 68 kg

UPS

UPS

Standard 14–22 days · up to 70 kg

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