Antiquities 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Antiquities may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Antiquities into Indonesia?
Antiquities may require documentation or declaration
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Antiquities trade is governed by both domestic cultural property laws and international agreements, including the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Prope
Leaving Indonesia with antiquities
Indonesia's Law 11/2010 on Cultural Heritage (UU Cagar Budaya) prohibits export of objects classified as Benda Cagar Budaya (cultural heritage objects) — items over 50 years old with historical, scientific, educational or cultural significance registered by the Indonesian government. Export for temporary study or scientific purposes may be authorised by the Minister of Education and Culture with a limited-term permit. Penalties: 15 years imprisonment and IDR 1.5 billion fine under Law 11/2010 s. 111.
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.
This page covers destination customs rules in Indonesia. Whether you can carry antiquities through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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🇮🇹 Italy
Export of cultural property strictly controlled
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🇪🇬 Egypt
Strict export ban on all antiquities
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🇨🇳 China
Export of cultural relics strictly controlled
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🇯🇵 Japan
Important Cultural Properties restricted
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🇺🇸 United States
Antiquities may require documentation or declaration
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Antiquities may require documentation or declaration