Procedures for reissuing intermodal license between Vietnam and Laos

The reissue of intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos opens up great opportunities for transport businesses to expand cross-border business activities. When carrying out the re-issuance procedure, it will create favorable conditions for you to maintain stable operations and improve business efficiency in the field of international transportation. Please follow the following article by Long Phan to get useful information about the procedures for reissuing intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos.

Subjects applying for re-issuance of intermodal license between Vietnam and Laos

Pursuant to Clause 6, Article 25 of Decree 119/2021/ND-CP regulating the re-issuance of intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos for organizations, individuals, and transport business units in case the license is expired, damaged or lost.

Therefore, when you fall into one of the above cases, you need to apply for a re-license to ensure continuity in transportation activities and help you maintain a stable and effective business.

Authority to issue licenses

According to Clause 4, Article 25 of Decree 119/2021/ND-CP was amended by Clause 38, Article 3 of Decree 41/2024/ND-CP. Depending on each case, the application for re-issuance of a license will fall under the authority of one of the following agencies:

1. Departments of Transport of provinces and centrally run cities issue intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos for vehicles of agencies, organizations, individuals, and transport business units in the local area;
2. The Department of Transport of the locality where the border gate bordering Laos is located issues licenses for non-commercial vehicles of organizations and individuals located in other provinces of Vietnam to pass through the border gate in their locality.

Procedure for reissuing intermodal license between Vietnam and Laos

Prepared documents

Preparing complete documents helps you speed up the approval process, avoiding the need for additions and corrections. Based on Clauses 2 and 3, Article 25 of Decree 119/2021/ND-CP amended by Clause 15, Article 3 of Decree 41/2024/ND-CP, the application for re-issuance of intermodal license between Vietnam and Laos according to Each case will include the following documents:

1. For commercial vehicles

Profile includes:

• Application for issuance or re-issuance of license according to Form No. 04 Appendix IV of Decree 119/2021/ND-CP;
• A copy of the Vehicle Registration Certificate or a copy of the appointment letter to receive the Vehicle Registration Certificate from the registration authority or a copy from the original of the Vehicle Registration Certificate. In case the vehicle is not owned by the transport business unit, a copy of one of the following documents must be presented: A written vehicle rental contract with an organization or individual or a service contract between a member and a cooperative or a business cooperation contract;
• Copy of route operation notification document, vehicle replacement document or vehicle addition document of the route management agency and contract for picking up and dropping off passengers at bus stations in Vietnam and bus stations or pick-up and drop-off places passengers in Laos (for vehicles operating fixed passenger transport routes between Vietnam and Laos).

2. For non-commercial vehicles and vehicles serving construction projects, projects or business activities of enterprises in Laos

The dossier to request license re-issuance includes:

• Application for issuance or re-issuance of license according to Form No. 05 Appendix IV of Decree 119/2021/ND-CP;
• A copy of the Car Registration Certificate or a copy of the appointment letter to receive the Car Registration Certificate from the registration agency or a copy from the original book of the Car Registration Certificate. In case the vehicle is not owned by the organization, a copy of the vehicle rental contract must be presented.
• Copy of the competent authority’s decision to send on business trips (in the case of official vehicles and vehicles of diplomatic agencies and international organizations on business trips);
• Copy of contract or document proving that the unit is carrying out works, projects or business activities in Laos (for businesses and cooperatives serving works, projects or business activities on Lao territory).

Implementation steps

Pursuant to Clause 5, Article 25 of Decree 119/2021/ND-CP, the process of reissuing intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos includes the following main steps:

Step 1: Submit application

Organizations, individuals, and transportation business units submit 01 set of documents to the licensing authority through one of the following methods:

• Direct
• Via postal mail
• Through the online public service system.

Step 2: Receive and check documents

• The agency competent to issue licenses receives and inspects documents. For applications submitted directly to the licensing authority or by post, the officer receiving the application updates information into the online public service system of the licensing authority;
• In case the dossier needs to be amended or supplemented, the licensing authority shall notify directly or in writing or via the online public service system organizations, individuals, and transportation business units. Download and submit documents within 01 working day from the date of receipt.

Step 3: Return results and reissue license

• Within 02 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents according to regulations, the competent authority shall re-issue the intermodal license between Vietnam and Laos to the applicant;
• In case of refusal, the competent authority issuing the license shall notify in writing or via the online public service system and clearly state the reason;
• Return of results is done at the headquarters of the licensing agency or by post according to regulations.

Term value of intermodal license between Vietnam and Laos

According to Article 5 of Decree 119/2021/ND-CP amended by Clause 3, Article 3 of Decree 41/2024/ND-CP, the value and duration of the Intermodal License between Vietnam and Laos are regulated as follows:

Intermodal permits issued to commercial vehicles are allowed to travel multiple times, each time not exceeding 30 days and are valid for 01 year from the date of issue, except for the following cases:

• Intermodal license between Vietnam and Laos is issued to vehicles belonging to enterprises serving construction projects, projects, and business activities of enterprises in Laos territory to travel multiple times, each time not exceeding 30 days and with 1 year from date of issue;
• Intermodal permits issued to commercial vehicles between Vietnam and Laos for vehicles transporting passengers under contract and vehicles transporting tourists are allowed to travel multiple times and are issued according to the duration of the trip or the duration of the trip but not exceeding 30 days.

Consulting and support services for reissuing intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos at Long Phan

With a team of experts who understand the law and administrative processes, Long Phan provides professional consulting services on procedures for reissuing intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the process. Please re-issue your license.

Long Phan’s consulting and support services include:

• Consulting on cases and conditions for reissuing intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos.
• Support the preparation and review of applications for re-issuance of intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos.
• Instructions on the order and procedures for reissuing intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos.
• Representative submits documents and monitors the processing process at the competent authority.
• Answer questions and provide detailed licensing process instructions.
• Consulting on issues related to international transport activities between Vietnam and Laos.

Customers have clearly understood the process of reissuing intermodal licenses between Vietnam and Laos. To receive in-depth support, save time and ensure results, please contact Long Phan immediately via hotline 0906735386 to receive dedicated and effective support. With Long Phan’s companionship, customers will quickly obtain a license and confidently exploit the potential Vietnam-Laos transportation market.