Tourist VAT refunds may apply to purchases made in participating shops when you leave the country – subject to minimum spend and documentation.
How it works
- Shop at stores displaying –Tax Free– or use the official scheme
- Get a valid tax invoice with your passport details
- Validate at customs / refund desk before check-in for goods
- Receive refund to card or cash minus handling fee
At the airport
Locate the refund counter in departures before security or airside per local rules. Allow extra time at peak periods.
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