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

Poland
Chapter 3: European Union Member States
sue permits for the export of library and archival materials, respectively (for the latter, the
Supreme Directorate is empowered to issue temporary export permits).
The link for the contact details of these institutions is given at the end of this chapter
(see box with link to the list of authorities empowered to issue export licences for cultural
goods, published in the Official Journal of the EU).
Customs takes care of all import and export formalities of cultural goods.
Do I need an export licence?
Export permits are required for all cultural goods, except:
• Cultural goods which have not been entered onto the National Register of Cultural
Goods and are not older than 55 years
• Cultural goods which are technical objects, not entered onto the Register, not older
than 25 years
• Cultural goods brought from abroad, which are subject to the temporary import
procedure in the meaning of the Customs Code
• Cultural goods brought from abroad by persons who have privileges or diplomatic
immunity, including objects brought for the purpose of furnishing the interiors of
diplomatic premises and consular offices
• Works of living artists
• Library materials created after 31 December 1948
• Other objects having features of cultural goods, which are not cultural goods
Are there different types of licence? What type of licence do I need?
Under Polish legislation there are various types of permit for the export of cultural goods:
• One-time permit for the permanent export of a cultural good abroad
• One-time permit for the temporary export of a cultural good abroad (valid for a
maximum of one year from the date of issue)
• Multiple individual permit for the temporary export of a cultural good abroad (valid for
a maximum of three years from the date of issue)
• Multiple general permit for the temporary export of cultural goods abroad (valid for a
maximum of five years from the date of issue)
What are my first steps? How do I plan this process and how long might it take?
The owner or other authorised person must apply for the permit for the export of cultural
goods.
If cultural goods are exported outside the customs area of the EU, you must use the EU
export licence application forms. Therefore, in all cases of export of cultural goods to Russia
from Poland the EU application form must be used.
If a cultural good is to be exported permanently, you must present your application at the
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