Calculate Your VAT & Tax Free Refund
Instant calculations for 200+ global destinations. Discover minimum spend thresholds, gross vs net returns, and airport customs validation steps.
Estimated net cash-back into your account after handling fees.
Total statutory tax incorporated in your retail purchase price.
Intermediary service cut (Global Blue / Planet).
Popular Tax-Free Shopping Destinations
Select a destination to view customized minimum spends, VAT brackets, and airport customs kiosk walkthroughs.
France
PABLO
Italy
OTELLO 2.0
Spain
DIVA
Germany
German Customs (Zollamt)
Japan
Japan Customs Export Authority
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates Customs Export Authority
United Kingdom
National Tax Administration
Switzerland
Switzerland Customs Export Authority
How Tax-Free Shopping Works in 4 Steps
Follow this simple airport departure checklist to ensure you never miss out on your tourist tax refund.
Shop & Request Tax Form
Shop at participating stores with the Tax Free logo. Show your passport at checkout and ask the cashier for a Tax Free form (or DIVA/OTELLO electronic registration).
Keep Items Unused
Do not use, consume, or remove tags from goods before airport departure. Customs officers reserve the legal right to inspect goods in sealed condition.
Validate at Customs
At the airport, scan your barcode at digital kiosks (PABLO in France, OTELLO in Italy, DIVA in Spain) or obtain a physical ink stamp from a customs officer.
Collect Your Refund
Submit forms at the refund operator desk (Global Blue/Planet) for cash or drop them in the airport mailbox to receive credit card refund in 3โ10 business days.
Explore Tax-Free Guides for 200+ Countries
Browse our comprehensive directory categorized by continent.
Asia
32 CountriesEurope
54 CountriesAfrica
54 CountriesAmericas
37 CountriesOceania
14 CountriesMiddle East
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