A guide to the export and import of cultural goods between Russia ...

Chapter 3: European Union Member States
Hungary
typical objects, images, sound recordings and written memories and other proof of the
origin and development of lifeless and live nature, mankind, the Hungarian nation and the
history of Hungary, as well as pieces of arts”.
You also need an export licence if your object falls under any of the categories (and age or age
and value thresholds) listed under Council Regulation 3911/92 on the export of cultural goods.
In practice, you must bear in mind that the export of any cultural good over 50 years of
age is subject to licensing.
Moreover, under certain cases foreseen in Act No. 64, for the export of cultural objects under
50 years of age, you may be required to present a certificate from the National Office
of Cultural Heritage. This is not an export licence, since these goods do not need special
permission to be removed from Hungary. You are advised to contact the National Office
of Cultural Heritage to see if your object needs such a certificate.
Are there different types of licence? What type of licence do I need?
The National Office of Cultural Heritage issues both EU export licences and National export
licences. EU export licences are needed for the export outside of the customs area of the EU
of cultural goods as defined in Council Regulation 3911/92. National licences are needed for
export outside Hungary of cultural goods as defined under national legislation.
Depending on the circumstances, you may therefore find that your object requires one or
both licences. The National Office of Cultural Heritage can provide more information.
Export licences can be for permanent or temporary export. Permanent export licences
can be used within a year from their date of issue. Temporary export is allowed until the
date of return fixed in the licence.
What are my first steps? How do I plan this process and how long might it take?
For the issue of an export licence you must apply to the National Office of Cultural Heritage.
This authority will take a decision only after relevant expert opinion has been obtained.
How do I find if the art object I want to export is of national significance? Is there a Public
Inventory of cultural goods of special interest or importance?
The list of categories of goods that are specially protected is included in Act No. 64.
Moreover, the National Office of Cultural Heritage can specifically declare goods to be
protected and thus banned from permanent export.
Do museums and galleries need licences for temporary exports (e.g. a touring exhibition)? Do
non-profit organisations need export licences?
Yes.
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