New SOP Regarding Temporary Importation of Cultural Heritage Items

The Superintendence of Cultural Heritage has issued a new SOP pertaining to the temporary import and movement of cultural items (Article 54[8] of the Cultural Heritage Act), by persons who take up residence or currently reside in Malta. By way of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), the  Superintendence of Cultural Heritage may issue a certificate guaranteeing that the Maltese Government renounces the right of preference and the right to prohibit the exportation or movement outside Malta of such cultural items.

Certification may only be issued if it has been determined prior to their import that the cultural items are not of national importance to Malta. Certification will be issued for a period of ten years from the date of certification, renewable for further periods.

The new SOP may be accessed here.

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