Apply for an export license
Approval from the Main Customs Office or the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA) for the export of goods subject to export controls (e.g., dual-use goods) to third countries.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
Apply directly online
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Costs
20–60 € je nach Gemeinde
How to proceed
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Check the classification of the goods list
Determine whether the goods are subject to authorization.
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Submit an application to the BAFA/Main Customs Office
Including a final destination declaration and business documents.
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Export following the issuance of the permit
Permits are usually limited in terms of duration and quantity.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Companies that wish to export goods or technologies subject to licensing requirements.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 months
Success rate
approx. 75.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •The goods have not been pre-screened for dual-use classification
- •The recipient's end-use declaration is missing
Common reasons for rejection
- •Embargoes or sanctions against the country of destination
- •Insufficient evidence of the final destination of the goods
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.
Questions & Answers
How much does it cost to apply for an export license?▼
20–60 €, depending on the municipality.
How long does it take to apply for an export license?▼
Typically about 45 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.
Freshness & source
- Maintenance
- Continuously reviewed & updated
- Source
- Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
- Data quality
- 100 %