Guidelines for Foreign Passengers Claiming VAT Refund

uniform invoice to the designated counter located at the store for issuance of the“Application Form for VAT Refund.” This form shall be used to claim for VAT refundwith the Customs upon departure from the country.6. Q: Time and location for claiming VAT Refund?A: 1.Time: Upon exiting the country; within 30 days from the date of purchase.2. Location: The “Foreign Passenger VAT Refund Service Counter” at the airport orseaport.7. Q: Procedures for Claiming VAT Refund?A: 1.Present the application form for VAT Refund, the passport (travel document or entry /exit permit), the goods to be carried out of the country and the original copy of theuniform invoice to the Customs officers for verification and approval.2. After verification, Customs officers shall issue the “VAT Refund AssessmentCertificate”.3. Present the “VAT Refund Assessment Certificate” to the designated bank located at theairport or seaport to receive the payment of VAT refund.8. Q: Other requirements?A: 1.Due to the processing time needed for verification, please submit your application forVAT refund with the Customs’ service counters allocated at the airport or seaport in goodtime 3 hours before departure.2. Application for VAT refund submitted after the individual has departed the country willnot be accepted.3. The payment of VAT refund shall be in NT dollars.Contact point : Subsection 5, Section1, Inspection DivisionTEL : (03)3982293Last updated : 2010/05/142