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Applying for authorization for the regular temporary export of cultural property in the holdings of cultural property preserving institutions in third countries

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If you are an institution preserving cultural property and wish to export parts of your holdings from Germany to third countries on a regular and temporary basis, you can apply for a general open license for the export of cultural property to third countries.

		    


                					    

						    

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As an institution preserving cultural property, you have the option of applying for a general open license for the export of cultural property to third countries. These are all countries that are not member states of the European Union (EU). This permit is particularly recommended if you frequently 


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

The general open license can be issued 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 is headquartered.

								    

									    Requirements
  • They are an institution that preserves cultural property.
  • They guarantee that the cultural property is reintroduced undamaged and in good time.