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Applying for a permit for the temporary export of national treasures to an EU Member State

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Procedure

            			
You can apply for a permit for the temporary export of national cultural property by post, online or hybrid. 


  • If you wish to apply for the export license in writing by post:
    
 
    • Download the corresponding PDF form and fill it out.
    • Print out the PDF form once on one side.
    • The PDF contains 2 copies of the export license application.
    • Both copies must be completed.
    • Attach the necessary supporting documents to both copies.
    • Sign and stamp the copies if necessary.
    • Send both copies and the relevant supporting documents by post to the competent authority.
    • The competent authority will examine your application and decide whether to issue the export license.
    • If the decision is positive, the second copy will be provided with the license and sent back to you.
  • If you wish to apply for the export license online:
    
 
    • Call up the online service.
    • Authenticate yourself using BundID (natural persons) or My Company Account (organizations).
    • Complete the online form and attach the required attachments.
    • Submit the online form.
    • Save the submission confirmation provided for verification purposes.
    • An online decision is not yet possible.
  • If you wish to apply for the export license in hybrid form:
    
 
    • Call up the online service.
    • When you are asked for the identification method, click on "Without registration" and on "Continue".
    • Complete the online form.
    • Submit the online form.
    • Print the result PDF form once on one side in color.
    • The PDF contains 2 copies of the export license application.
    • Attach the missing documents to both copies.
    • Sign and stamp the copies if necessary.
    • Send both copies and the corresponding supporting documents by post to the competent authority.
  • Regardless of how you apply, if your application is rejected, you will receive a written decision with reasons and instructions on how to appeal.
  • If your application is approved, you will receive a notification which you must carry with you when exporting the cultural property.
  • You must re-import the cultural property to Germany without prejudice within 5 years.
			
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  • You also need an export license for the temporary export of national cultural goods to third countries.
  • Third countries are all countries that are not part of the European Union (EU).

Legal remedy: 


  • Objection or, if the administrative act has been issued by a supreme state authority, an action for annulment or an action to compel.
  • Further information can be found in the information on legal remedies of the respective administrative act in the specific individual case.