Authorisation for import of goods for charitable or philanthropic activity without application of import duties

Process description

1. Service requests
   In order to receive a permit, a completed, signed application form shall be submitted to the State Revenue Service (hereinafter - SRS) using the Electronic Declaration System (EDS) (https://eds.vid.gov.lv/login/ - Documents - From Form - Information for the SRS Customs Board) or, in the event of system disturbances, in the form of an electronic document in the form of MP.lietvediba@vid.gov.lv or paper.

2. Receipt of services
   Within a month of receipt of the application, the SRS shall take a decision regarding the authorisation to import goods for charity or philanthropic activity, applying the exemption from import duties, or a decision regarding the refusal to grant a permit to import goods for charity or philanthropic activity, applying the exemption from import duties.
   The decision shall be communicated to the addressee by means of the SRS, except where the applicant indicates another form of notification of the document.