TAX REFUND
Foreign tourists who purchase items from Korea domestic tax refund stores
can claim a refund of domestic taxes such as Value Added Tax.
Foreign tourists who purchase items from Korea domestic tax refund stores
can claim a refund of domestic taxes such as Value Added Tax.
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The tax refund or tax-free service for foreign tourists is a system where foreign visitors can receive a refund of domestic taxes, such as value-added tax, on goods purchased at domestic duty-free stores. To qualify for the refund, the foreign tourist must present the purchased goods and obtain export confirmation from customs within three months of purchase upon departure. Afterward, they can claim the refund at the refund counter operated by the refund service provider.
- Non-resident of South Korea with no income
- Foreigners staying in Korea for up to 6 months
- Korean expatriates who have lived abroad for more than 2 years
and are staying in Korea for up to 3 months
- Purchased items amounting to 15,000 KRW or more
- Goods must be exported within 3 months of purchase
All items except for those prohibited by law
or not visible for inspection by customs,
as well as duty-free items.
- Individuals who exceed their stay period
diplomats stationed in Korea / U.S. military personnel stationed in Korea
employee / agent / corporation in korea
Items prohibited by law, such as firearms, swords, explosives, cultural heritage items, and narcotics, prepared food sold in restaurants, Items such as massages that cannot be visually inspected by customs,as well as duty-free items.
Refunds can be processed at the refund counters at the departure airport or port, and export verification is required.
Passport number entry required (passport may not be required to be presented)
15,000 KRW
single purchase limit : No Limit
total purchase limit : No Limit
Refund amount is deducted at the time of purchase, and export verification is required
Passport scan required (passport must be presented)
15,000 KRW
single purchase limit : 1,000,000 KRW
total purchase limit : 5,000,000 KRW
Refunds can be processed at city center refund counters, and the refund amount will be deposited to a card
Passport scan required (passport must be presented)
15,000 KRW
single purchase limit : No Limit
total purchase limit : 6,000,000 KRW