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Travelling with cultural monuments and antiques

It is not permitted to import or export antiques or objects with special artistic, cultural or historical value without a special permit. 

If you wish to export antiques or cultural monuments from Norway, you must have an export permit. This may be obtained by applying to Arts and Culture Norway. You must also remember to declare the item with Norwegian Customs before leaving Norway. 

If you want to import cultural relics to Norway, you must investigate if an export certificate is required in the country in which you buy the object, and the country of origin. You must present the certificate to Norwegian Customs when arriving in Norway. 

More information on the import and export of cultural monuments and how to apply for an export permit is available from Arts and Culture Norway.