Applying for a permit for the temporary export of national treasures

What deadlines must be paid attention to?

For permits according to § 25 and § 26 of the Cultural Property Protection Act, the period of validity is up to 5 years. For permits under § 25 and § 26 of the Cultural Property Protection Act, the following applies: (temporary) export is possible up to the last day of the period of validity; re-importation must take place within 5 years. The re-importation period (up to 5 years) for one-time temporary export of national cultural property according to § 22 Cultural Property Protection Act is determined by the authority according to the purpose of the export.

How long does it take to process

The processing time depends on the completeness of the submitted application documents and the complexity of the application. The license must be applied for in good time before the planned export of the cultural property.