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

Hungary
Chapter 3: European Union Member States
I am a tourist visiting Hungary. If I buy a work of art, how do I take it home with me?
If you have purchased an object that is over 50 years old, you must apply to the National
Office of Cultural Heritage for an export licence.
If you are not sure whether it has the status of a cultural good, or if it is under that age threshold,
you are nonetheless advised to contact them because they can provide you with information
on the status of your object (whether it is subject to licensing or exempt from it). In addition,
they can provide you a certificate stating that the object is not subject to licensing.
Does the cultural object need to be valued? If so, who will do this?
Yes, the National Office of Cultural Heritage will always request the opinion of an expert
before making a decision on issuing the export licence.
If an export licence is refused, can I appeal? How do I do that?
Yes. The export licensing procedure is subject to the general rules of public administration
and procedures. Therefore you can lodge an appeal with the authorities against the refusal
to issue a licence, or the declaration of protection of the good (which automatically leads
to a refusal of the licence). You can also appeal to Court.
Which Customs authorities are empowered to deal with the export of cultural goods?
The link to the list of Customs offices empowered to deal with the export of cultural goods
is given below.
What other paperwork do I need to export a cultural object?
You have to present the export licence together with the export declaration.
What are the penalties if I do something wrong?
The export of a cultural good without a licence, as well as import in violation of import
regulations are both offences in the sense of the Hungarian Criminal Code and can lead
to imprisonment sentences.
Violations of Act No. 64 can also be punished with a heritage protection fine imposed by
the National Office of Cultural Heritage.
Are there any special export restrictions on certain objects or other considerations I should
know about?
Act No. 64 establishes categories of goods that are under special protection (e.g. archaeological
finds, movable accessories of monuments, objects of public collections, etc.).
The National Office of Cultural Heritage can also declare the protection of other cultural
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