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Applying for a permit for the regular temporary export of cultural property held by cultural property institutions in EU countries

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If you are an institution preserving cultural property and wish to export parts of your collection from Germany to member states of the European Union (EU) on a regular and temporary basis, you can apply for a general open license for the export of cultural property.

		    


                					    

						    

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You have the option of applying for a general open license for the export of cultural goods to EU member states. This is particularly recommended if you frequently 


  • take part in public exhibitions,
  • have cultural property restored or
  • researchers are to have the opportunity to examine the cultural property

The general open license can be granted for a maximum of 5 years. 

You can apply for a general open license from the competent authority of the federal state in which your institution has its headquarters.

								    

									    Requirements
  • They are an institution that preserves cultural property.
  • They guarantee that the cultural property is reintroduced undamaged and in good time.
								    
What documents do I need?
    
    
  • Application form        
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