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

Chapter 3: European Union Member States
Portugal
the agency responsible at first hand for the control and registration of the import of cultural
goods. The IPM collaborates with DGAIEC on the import of cultural goods, as covered
under Law 107/2001.
Do I need an export licence?
You need an export licence if you are exporting cultural goods defined under the Portuguese national
legislation (Law 107/2001) and/or falling under the scope of Council Regulation 3911/92.
Chapter 4 in the Portuguese national legislation outlines the export regulations and refers
to the process of classification of cultural goods of national significance.
Are there different types of licence? What type of licence do I need?
There are two different types of licence:
• The Portuguese export licence (under national legislation)
• The EU export licence (under EU legislation for export to countries outside the EU)
If you are exporting cultural goods from Portugal to Russia, check whether you need both
licences. The national export licence ensures that the goods are cleared for export from
Portugal and is required when they are part of the national cultural heritage or of other
special significance. The EU export licence is required for cultural goods of a certain age
or age and value when they are to be moved from a Member State to a country outside
the EU. This is explained in more detail in Chapter 2.
You can apply for either a definitive or a temporary licence.
What are my first steps? How do I plan this process and how long might it take?
The export licence application can be made by either the owner of the goods or by their
representative. You must apply to the IPM which assesses the application before submitting
it to the Ministry of Culture for the final decision.
There are different procedures for the EU export licence and the national Portuguese
export licence. A guidance booklet is available in Portuguese on the IPM website together
with the application form: http://www.ipmuseus.pt/pt/servicos/A264/SL.aspx
For cultural goods covered by EU legislation (i.e. goods of a certain category, age and
value being exported outside the EU), use the EU application form. The form must be
filled out in triplicate, be legible and without corrections. You should send this to IPM with
a photograph of each object. A copy of the invoice for the purchase of the goods or a
declaration of ownership must also be provided.
For cultural goods (whether for temporary or definitive export) that do not fall under the EU
legislation but do come under Portuguese legislation, an application must be submitted
to the IPM. This is done in the form of a letter with the object ID and the following infor-
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