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

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The Department of Antiquities (part of the Ministry of Communications and Works) deals
with the export of antiquities as defined in the Law on Antiquities, and some of the cultural
goods covered by the Law on Export of Cultural Goods of 2002. Further information at:
http://www.mcw.gov.cy/da.
Customs clearance is the competence of the Department of Customs and Excise, part of
the Ministry of Finance: http://www.mof.gov.cy/ce.
Do I need an export licence?
You need to obtain an export licence if you want to export from Cyprus any of the following:
• Cultural goods as defined in Council Regulation 3911/92
• Objects listed under categories A1, A2 and 12b of the Appendix to the Law on Export
of Cultural Goods of 2002
• Antiquities as defined in the Antiquities Law
Are there different types of licence? What type of licence do I need?
The Law on Export of Cultural Goods distinguishes between standard and general open licences.
Standard licences allow for the permanent or temporary export of a good, and can be
used within 12 months of their delivery.
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