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Tax Free Shopping is a fantastic privilege offered to visitors residing outside of the European Union. Non- European Union residents can claim back the tax paid on purchases made within the EU. NOTE: The price of goods includes the Value Added Tax (VAT).
During the seasonal sales period, the further reductions in prices together with the ability to claim a VAT refund, offer a chance to make significant savings on the cost of your shopping.
Tax Free Shopping is offered to eligible visitors on purchases made in the shops outside of the airport Duty Free areas. Eligible visitors are residents of non -European Union countries. EU residents who are domiciled in a non EU country and do not intend to return to live, work, or study in the EU for a minimum period of twelve months may also be able to claim refunds.
Overseas visitors studying or working in the EU are only eligible to purchase goods under the refund scheme in the last 4 months of their stay in the EU. In all cases, it is the responsibility of the traveller to provide evidence of non EU residency when claiming their refund.
However depending on which country you are in some goods are not eligible for a tax refund, for example:
- Books
- Food
- Childrenswear
- Petrol
- Motor Vehicles
- Boats
Tax Free Shopping eligibility criteria;
- Live outside of the European Union
- Make retailer specific minimum purchases
- Swipe your Tax Free card* or collect tax refund forms at the time of purchase
- Goods to be taken outside of the EU within three months of the date of purchase
*At participating retailers - Smartax Network® enabled stores
On exit of European Union, at Customs desks;
- Visit Customs desks before you check in
- Have your goods, receipts and forms ready for verification/validation
- Once the paper work is stamped by Customs, collect cash at designated counters or post forms back for credit card or cheque refund
List of European Countries;
Residents of the following countries are not currently eligible to use the scheme: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (including Monaco), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy (excluding the Vatican City), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal (including Azores and Madeira), Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom (including Isle of Man but excluding Channel Islands).
*Not available in all tax territories please check for details. |
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| Tax Free Shopping is now even easier for all Non European Union residents. Click here for more details. |
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