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Focal points directory

Contact details of the sixty-seven focal points, available to logged-in members, with their organisation and rules of use.

Updated : October 28, 2026· 3 min read

Finding the right contact

Nuova pianta di Roma data in luce da Giambattista Nolli l’anno MDCCXLVII, known as La Pianta Grande di Roma, Giovanni Battista Nolli (1748)
Nuova pianta di Roma data in luce da Giambattista Nolli l’anno MDCCXLVII, known as La Pianta Grande di Roma, Giovanni Battista Nolli (1748)

The directory brings together the contact details of the focal points of the sixty-seven Member States. It is accessible from the member area and makes it possible to quickly reach the competent administration of another country.

To access it, log in to your account. The role of each focal point is described separately.

  • Directory
  • Member Area
  • Contacts

The focal point directory in figures

67Records
5Regions
2Contacts per State
5 daysUpdate time (indicative)

Source: Member States Relations Directorate.

Distribution

Europe25 records
Americas14 records
Asia-Pacific13 records
Africa11 records
Middle East4 records

Directory records by region.

What the directory contains

Each record gives the name of the country, the title of the designated department, generally "Heritage Directorate – country", the contact details of the titular holder and the deputy, the working languages and the date of the last update.

Portraits of the Qianlong Emperor and His Twelve Consorts, Giuseppe Castiglione (1736–70s)
Portraits of the Qianlong Emperor and His Twelve Consorts, Giuseppe Castiglione (1736–70s)
The Dance at the Court of Herod, Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1500)
The Dance at the Court of Herod, Israhel van Meckenem (c. 1500)
Portrait of a Man, Possibly Sir Soulden Lawrence, John I Smart (1770)
Portrait of a Man, Possibly Sir Soulden Lawrence, John I Smart (1770)

How to access it

The directory is reserved for authenticated users of the member area: officials of Member States, focal points, national experts. This access protects personal contact data.

After logging in, open the "Directory" menu: a search engine lets you filter by country, region or function.

Searching effectively

The search engine accepts the name of a country, a city or a department. Results can be sorted by region or in alphabetical order, and exported for internal use.

For urgent requests, in particular theft alerts, use the channel indicated on the record, which specifies any on-call arrangement.

Rules of use

The contact details are intended for professional exchanges with the Organisation and between Member States. They may not be published, sold or used for commercial purposes.

Any misuse may lead to suspension of the account concerned, after a warning.

Content of a record

Four headings
SectionContentVisibility
DepartmentHeritage Directorate – countryLogged-in members
Titular holderName, function, e-mailLogged-in members
AlternateName, function, e-mailLogged-in members
LanguagesWorking languagesLogged-in members

Milestones

  1. Creation

    Online directory.

  2. Enhanced record

    Addition of the deputy.

  3. Search by region

    New search engine.

  4. 67 profiles

    All States covered.

Restricted access

Figure (iginga) (probably 1800s)
Figure (iginga) (probably 1800s)
Portrait of a Woman, John I Smart (c. 1772)
Portrait of a Woman, John I Smart (c. 1772)
Zulaykha in her palace and as an old woman with Joseph, from a Panj Ganj (Five Treasures) of Abd al-Rahman Jami (Persian, 1414–1492); verso , Mushfiq (Text copied by Sultan-Ali Mashhadi (Pers)
Zulaykha in her palace and as an old woman with Joseph, from a Panj Ganj (Five Treasures) of Abd al-Rahman Jami (Persian, 1414–1492); verso , Mushfiq (Text copied by Sultan-Ali Mashhadi (Pers)

Directory or country profile

Portrait of a Woman, Agnolo Bronzino (c. 1550)

Directory

People and departments
  • Focal point contact details
  • Members only
  • Annual update

To get in touch.

Deity Plaque (c. 300–600 CE)

Country profile

National data
  • Legal framework
  • Market figures
  • Contacts

To understand.

Using the directory

  1. Log in

    Access the member area.

  2. Open

    The Directory menu.

  3. Filter

    By country or region.

  4. Contact

    The titular holder or the deputy.

  5. Correct

    Report an error.

Good practices

A customs officer

Portrait of a Woman, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1762–70)
« In a few clicks, I found my counterpart and we coordinated the seizure the same day. »
Nicolas Perrin, customs officer (example)

Vocabulary

Profile
Individual record of a focal point.
Authentication
Verification of the user's identity.
Titular holder
Designated officer.
Export
Download of the results.

Updates and corrections

Each focal point is responsible for the accuracy of its record. An online form allows a correction to be proposed, validated by the Member States Relations Directorate within five working days (indicative).

An overall review takes place every year before the plenary meeting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the directory public?

No, it is reserved for logged-in members.

Who corrects the data?

The focal point, with validation by the Directorate.

Can the list be exported?

Yes, for internal use.

Where is the member account?

See Login.

Useful Documents

Contacts

Small Mosque in the Kaiserbagh, Felice A. Beato (1858)
Small Mosque in the Kaiserbagh, Felice A. Beato (1858)
Member States Relations DirectorateParis — Headquarters+33 1 00 00 08 00membres@oimap.exampleMonday to Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Scenes from Essays in Idleness, Matsumura Goshun (late 1700s–early 1800s)

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