All tourists who have traveled to the states that are members of the Schengen Union are already aware that during the return trip and crossing the border zone of the European Union, for some purchased goods it is possible to get back VAT in the amount of 10% to 17% of the funds spent, everything will depend on the amount purchases and type of goods.

Tax Free is a system for the refund of VAT on goods that are exported from a country outside the EU. This means that if you spend your money in the boutiques of the Czech Republic, you can return Tax Free.

Taxi fries in Prague: how much money and from which goods can be returned

As a rule, all tourists leave Prague by plane. Therefore, the air hub is considered the final location in the Czech Republic. And therefore, it is at the international airport that you can still apply for a refund of Tax Free. In order to use this case, it is necessary, even when shopping in boutiques, to take at the checkout not only a check for payment, but also a paper, the so-called Tax Free form. But VAT is not refundable for all goods.

Tax Free cannot be returned under any circumstances for certain products, namely:

• food products;
• Alcoholic drinks;
• Oil products;
• Cigarettes;
• Perishable products.

The most common goods for which VAT is refunded by tourists are:

• Shoes and clothes;
• Souvenir goods;
• Decorations;
• Crystal products.

Tax free return conditions in Prague: minimum purchase amount

You will be able to issue a Tax Free refund receipt only in boutiques with the Global Blue Tax Free or Premier Tax Free logo. Look for the sign with the logo on the shop windows, near the checkouts, or ask the store staff.

Look for one of these signs

The main conditions for returning Tax Free in Prague:

• The minimum amount of purchases for the return of Tax Free in the Czech Republic must be 2001 CZK in one check. It can be one product or several, but it must be issued with one check. This means that you must make a purchase from 2000 kroons in one store.
• When paying for purchases at the checkout, be sure to inform the cashier that you want to return VAT, in this case the employee will fill out and give you a special form, without which it is not possible to make a refund.
• Be sure to keep all receipts and receipts. Without them, the Tax Free form is invalid.
• It is very important to leave all labels and tags on the purchased goods, and the packaging must be in its original form.

How to get Tax Free in Prague

So, by the correctness of the registration of Tax Free in Prague, we mean the correctness of filling out the form, because. an incorrectly completed form often causes a refusal to return funds. There are several types of forms, but the basic rules for them are the same:

• In no case should there be corrections in the Tax Free return form.
• Personal data must be indicated in strict accordance with the foreign passport.
• Be sure to check that the date on the form and receipt of purchases match.
• Make sure the seller's signature is on the form.

How to get Tax Free at Prague Airport

So, in order to get a refund of Tax Free at Prague airport, you need to do the following:

It is important to know that the Tax Free return counters do not work around the clock, but from 6.00 to 22.30 daily.

Tax Free refund in Russia

If for some reason it was not possible to return Tax Free at the Prague airport, then you can withdraw the money already in Russia, through an intermediary bank, only the bank charges a commission of three euros for every fifty euros returned.

You can return money in the Global Blue form at Intesa Bank, in the Premier Tax Free form - through the First Czech-Russian Bank.

It is very important to know that you can return VAT in the Russian Federation only if you have a customs stamp on the Tax Free Form Vat Refund forms.

Tax Free (Tax Free) - This is a system for the return of the amount of value added tax on exported goods (VAT). This means that if you spend money in shops in Prague, you will be refunded Tax Free.

For what product return Tax Free

Goods that you carry in your personal baggage and are intended for personal use.

For what product not return Tax Free

Weapons, gems apart from jewelry, vehicles and goods purchased online.

Who is eligible to make Tax Free purchases?

Citizens who do not have a residence permit in the Czech Republic (and in other Schengen countries). It is important to have a tourist Schengen visa category C (short-term or multivisa) in your passport.

For what sum I need to make a purchase to get a Tax Free refund in the Czech Republic

Minimum purchase amount - 2001 crowns .

VAT rate

standardi rate: 21%

Books, medicines, glasses, food: 15%

The refund you will receive is the amount of VAT minus the administration fee (about 5-7% of the amount). It is more profitable to receive Tax Free in Czech crowns in order not to pay a commission for currency conversion.

Conditions for obtaining Tax Free in the Czech Republic

ABOUT Tax Free returns can only be issued in stores where you have a logo Global Blue Tax Free or Premier Tax Free . See the logo on window display, at the checkout, or ask a store employee.

Purchases must be in the amount of at least 2001 CZK in one check . Or purchases for this amount must be made in within one day in one store .

Paying for goods at the checkout, take a special envelope in which will be located partially completed form with the amount supposed to be returned (the remaining empty fields you can fill in the hotel) and a check.

Take a Tax Free return note in Russian from the store, which indicates the points of the nearest customs control, points of issue of money at the airport, the address of companies and other useful information.

On purchases, all labels, tags must be left, and the packaging must remain intact and intact.

note , what inTime from the moment of purchase to the moment of submission of documents for processing the return of Tax Free customs authorities regulated and is 6 weeks.

How to fill out the Tax Free Form

There are two types of uniforms - blue and white. Fill in the required fields in capital letters of the Latin alphabet. An incomplete form may be the reason for refusal to receive Tax Free.

How to return Tax Free at Prague airport. What to do with the Tax Free form at customs.

It is advisable to arrive at the airport half an hour / hour early. Chances are you won't be the only one who wants to get paid. The customs post in Terminal 1 is located to the left of the information boards in the check-in hall.

At the airport, before checking in your luggage, go to the customs post and present in expanded form completed tax form Free fries, all checks, your purchases and a ticket / e-ticket for a plane. Purchases must be packaged and not used. The customs inspector will check the number of the labels with the number on the receipts. If you fail to present the goods to customs for inspection, customs officials may refuse to stamp the refund form and it will be invalid.

After passing through customs, you can check in and check in your luggage.

In the zone duty free go to the Tax Free Cash Refund/Cash counter point/ travelex, provide a passport and a completed receipt with a stamp in order to receive a refund on a card or in cash. Note that there are several stands, therefore, you need to look at the logo that is indicated in the upper corner of your form and go to the desired stand with this logo. Opening hours racks : 0 6 :00 - 2 2 : 3 0 daily. Airport agents may deduct an additional local fee for cash refunds.

Leave the envelope with documents in a special Tax Free mailbox at the airport and get a tax refund on credit card . If you do not send the documents, then after 30 days the money will be blocked on your card.

Return Tax Free in the center of Prague

The Czech Republic has two common Tax Free refund companies: Global Blue Tax Free And Premier Tax Free (see the company logo in the store and on a special envelope that will be given when paying for purchases). you can come to the office the right company, present checks, goods, passport, bank card. And you will be refunded Tax free.

IMPORTANT! After receiving the money at the Tax Free return point, then at the airport, you should go through customs control, where you will present receipts, passport, ticket or boarding pass. You will be stamped and you drop all checks marked by customs in a special box near the Tax Free pick-up point at the airport. So all the documents will be sent to the company that paid the money.

What happens if you do not send documents to the company? The money that you received in the office in Prague will be withdrawn from your bank card. Therefore, you must obtain a customs seal and send the Tax Free Form to the Company's Processing Center ( Global Blue Tax Free or Premier Tax Free) within 21 days from the date of receipt of money in Prague.

P Tax Free return points in the center of Prague

You can return money not only at the airport, but also in the center of Prague.

Company Global Blue Tax Free

1. Global Blue Prague

Vodickova 38, 11000, Prague 1

Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 08:00 - 12:00; Tue, Thu: 12:00 - 16:00; Day off: Sat, Sun

2. Bohemia Travel System

Panska 6, 11000, Prague 1

Opening hours: Mon- Sun : 08:00 - 20:00

3. Abraham

Namesti Republiky 8, 11000, Prague 1

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 09:00 - 20:00; Sat: 10:00 - 19:00; Sun: 10:00 - 18:00

4. Erpet

Staroměstské náměstí 27, 11000, Prague 1

Opening hours:Pn-Fri: 10:00 - 19:00; Sat-Sun: 10:00 - 1 7 :0 0

Company Premier Tax Free

1. Manufaktura

Melantrichova 17, Prague 1

Opening hours: Mon- Sun : 08:00 - 20:00

2. Urban Store

Vaclavske nam.18, 110 00 Prague 1

Opening hours: Mon- Sun : 08:00 - 20:00

3. Shi Bon

Tyn 3, Ungelt - Botanicus, Prague 1

Opening hours: Mon- Sun : 08:00 - 1 8 :30

IN return of Tax Free to a bank card in a store

In some stores, when paying for a purchase with a bank card, Tax Free in the store may not be charged or it may be instantly credited back to your card. To do this, you must present your passport with a tourist visa at the checkout. Check with sellers for details.

If you received a refund immediately at the store, do not forget to keep your receipts, stamp it at customs and drop the envelope with documents into the Tax Free service box at the airport. You should send the Tax Free form to the Company's Processing Center within 21 days from the date of purchase.

Tax Free refund in Russia

Two ways to get Tax Free in Russia:

1. In the Czech store, paying for the purchase, PPresent your passport and ask for a Tax Free return form. The store employee will issue to you the purchase receipt and the envelope in which you find form with the amount supposed to be returned (independently fill in the blanks) . Make a note in a specially designated place on the check about the method of paying Tax Free - "to bank account" , and enter the bank card details of the owner of the check (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners, JCB and CUP cards are suitable). At customs, put stamps, for this, present to the customs officer all documents and your purchases. After that, you can send from any city in Russia in a special envelope by registered mail Tax Free form, checks with a customs stamp and copies of tickets to the Tax Free return company. The company address will be on the envelope. Indicate on the envelope in Latin letters your return postal address and full name. Necessarily make copies of all documents (checks and form) that you send by mail (keep one copy for yourself).

The request is processed within 4 - 6 weeks after receiving your envelope with the Tax Free return form stamped at the customs office. If you do not receive a refund within two months of purchase, please contact the company as this may indicate a problem with the tax refund form.

2. You can contact banks that cooperate with Tax Free systems. The First Czech-Russian Bank pays by checks Premier Tax Free , Bank Intesa is a partner of the company Global Blue Tax Free . Therefore, you should look at the envelope from the store for the name of the company that will pay Tax Free. At the bank inYou need to present all checks, a completed form with a customs stamp, a Russian passport and a foreign passport, after verification you will receive the money.

Additional company offices Global Blue Tax Free

Karlovy Vary

1. Duty Free Shop

Karlovy Vary airport, departure hall

Opening hours: Mon- Sun : fromaccording to flight schedule

2. Infocentrum Karlovy Vary

Lazenska 14

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 0 8 :00 - 18:00; Sat-Sun: 09 :00 - 1 7 :0 0

3. Bohemian Symfony

Pharmacy Maria Zamecky vrch 423/18

Opening hours: Mon- Sun : 0 8 :00 - 2 0 :00

Pardubice Airport

Hall of transit

Opening hours: Mon- Sun : fromaccording to flight schedule

In which countries you can use the Tax Free service

Tax Free service is available in the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania , Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and Uruguay.

Dear members of the forum, after reading about Tax Free, I came across a phrase somewhere that Tax Free can be issued not only at the airport when departing from Prague, but also in the city in advance.
Since I would not like to run around with checks before departure, can someone tell me where in Prague you can get Tax Free in advance.
Couldn't find any on google.
As I understand it, with an already issued Tax Free, it will be enough to print it at customs and throw it in a box at the airport?

Sections: Czech Republic; Tax Free Refund - tax refund for tourists

You don’t have to run a lot at the airport with checks, everything is very well organized there. Filled out a questionnaire, presented checks and immediately give out money in cash. When we flew from Prague (September 28) there were no queues for Tax Free at all.
In Prague itself, they issued us and returned the money immediately in the store upon purchase jewelry with pomegranate.

we stood in line at the airport for a bit, but not for long. The queue (5 people each) was both for customs and for receiving.
We were lucky and we were not forced, like many others, to show purchases. It was very pitiful to look at people unpacking their suitcases sealed in advance in film ((
Tax free we received in euros and safely spent them in duty free.

on Saturday at the airport, the queue for getting a stamp was very small, they didn’t ask for anything, and cash was issued in 3 places. And about the card - you need to specify the card number where they will transfer. Where to drop the sealed letter to you at customs and they will tell you.

The topic has already been discussed, there are also addresses of points of issue for different TF systems (both in the center: one near Vaclavka, the other between the Powder Tower and Staromezhsky in a jewelry store). Even better, look at the address on the TF form, it is indicated in small print. You need to have a bank card with you. You will be given cash, but you will need to mark the checks at customs and place the sealed envelope with the checks in a box near the TF collection point at the airport. If you do not do this within 30 days, the amount issued to you will be deducted from your card. At customs, they asked me to show only pomegranate jewelry, they were not interested in the rest. I didn’t really like DF in Ruzin, in city stores, even in Bill at the airport, almost everything is cheaper. Enjoy the shopping.

I didn’t really like DF in Ruzin, in city stores, even in Bill at the airport, almost everything is cheaper

It's not even about Ruzin. in Sheremetyevo or Domodedovo, vodka, nesting dolls and caviar are also more expensive than in stores.

In general, when arriving (departing) from Europe, it makes no sense to buy alcohol in the DF. This is no longer a tradition.

I found it on the Internet, for Global Blue it is Vodickova 38, open Mon-Fri from 8 to 16, Sat, Sun - days off.

I don’t understand why everyone is trying to get a refund at the airport

Thanks to everyone for the advice, but I don’t understand why everyone is trying to get a refund at the airport - with a loss of money, if you can safely do everything in advance in the city and get the full amount on the card.

Many simply do not know about this possibility, otherwise no one would be standing in line at the airport to receive money. Thank you for telling me about getting money in Prague - I didn't know about it either.

And when I flew away, it happened in different ways, and at the Pardubice airport in September of this year there was a queue for paperwork and the customs was harmful - they asked me to show things and this also took time.

And when I flew away, it happened in different ways, and at the Pardubice airport in September of this year there was a queue for paperwork and the customs was harmful - they asked me to show things and this also took time.

when receiving money in the city, customs stamps must be obtained without fail, in spite of any queues. otherwise, as correctly said above, the money from the card will be debited back

i think the key word here is

full amount

This is of course very tempting, since at the airport they will receive only almost half of the total amount :(
and then pay attention that this probably only applies to

for Global Blue

And now more and more these are other companies / forms.

and now more and more these are other companies / forms

I understand from the cheat sheet for the Czech Republic, there are 2 systems - either Global Blue or Premier Tax Free.

I do not know what is written in the cheat sheet, I do not read it. But now in many places I saw that they give out just a scanned A4 sheet / form. Where they get money from him - I have no idea.

You must have already heard that residents of non-EU countries, when coming to EU member states and making purchases on their territory, have the opportunity to return VAT on exported goods using the so-called Tax Free system. Each state has its own system. There are 2 VAT rates in the Czech Republic - 15% or 21%. The lower rate is valid for a narrow list social goods: foodstuffs, products for the disabled, medicines, child car seats, medical equipment. The upper rate applies to an extended list of goods: electronics, jewelry, clothes, etc. To make the most of your shopping abroad, we advise you to familiarize yourself with some of the points that play a significant role in obtaining tax free in Prague.

So, the return of tax free in Prague can be carried out in the following ways:

Cash at the border.
By check or bank transfer.
An instant refund to the card belonging to the client in the store where the purchases were made.

Please note that the return of tax free in Prague is carried out only in those stores that are included in the TaxFree system. At the checkouts and on the windows of such stores, there are usually appropriate stickers.

What are the conditions for the return of tax free in Prague:

The presence of a Schengen visa C category (multivisa or short-term) in the tourist's passport. Holders of long-term D visas cannot use the VAT refund service.
The presence of a receipt from the store for total amount not less than 2001 crowns.
Availability of Tax Free form. The form must be completed. That part of it, which concerns the cost of purchases and their quantity, is usually filled in by sellers, the buyer only has to indicate his passport data.
Presence on the tax free stamp form customs service, affixed at the point of departure / exit from the EU country. You should know that when making your purchases in one state, for example, in Austria or Germany, you can put a customs stamp in another, for example, in the Czech Republic.

There are several TaxFree refund systems. In order not to confuse anything, ask the seller for a reminder on the return of taxi fries in Prague. The memo indicates the system used, cash desks at the airport Money, customs control points located nearby and other useful information, including the postal address of the company. The most popular Tax Free systems are Global Blue and Premier Tax Free. The time interval between the moment of purchase and the moment of presentation of documents to the customs authorities in order to process tax free at the Prague airport is regulated and is six weeks.

Tax free refund at Prague airport

It is carried out in cash at the border, namely in the departure hall of the Prague airport. The customs office is located at the airport in the check-in hall of Terminal 1, on the left side of the information boards. To obtain a customs control stamp, you must present the flight ticket and passport to the employee. Sometimes it is also required to demonstrate purchases, so before receiving a stamp, you should refrain from wrapping things in a film, checking in luggage and checking in for a flight.

After passing the registration, as well as passport control, you will find yourself in the Duty Free zone. Once you pass the information desk, you will be able to see the border control screening arriving passengers. Next to it is a currency exchange office, as well as a tax free return point at Prague airport, marked with a special icon. By presenting your passport, as well as a form with an imprint of the customs service, you will receive cash in dollars, euros or kroons to choose from (it is more profitable in kroons). Here you can also exchange or spend previously unclaimed or refunded crowns. Please note that the design tax free in prague provides for the receipt of cash instead of 21 percent of VAT, only 14-16 percent. The rest of the due to you sum of money will be charged to you as a service fee.

Instant refund to the card in the store where the purchases were made

Some stores provide an instant VAT refund to the card. To do this, you need to check with the seller the availability of such an opportunity and show him your passport with a tourist visa. When paying for a purchase with a card, in this case, the taxfree amount will not be withheld or will be instantly returned back to your bank card.

Along with the check, you will be given a TaxFree form, as well as a branded envelope. When leaving the European Union, you will need to obtain a customs imprint, after which you should send a complete set of documents to the appropriate address within thirty days from the time of departure, or put it in a special tax free box. If the aforementioned documents are not provided within the required time, the amount of tax free returned to you will be automatically deducted from your bank card.

Return of taxes free by check or transfer to a card

You can also issue a tax free refund after your return to your homeland. To do this, you will need to contact a bank that cooperates with tax free systems, where you will have to present your foreign and national passports, checks, as well as forms with customs imprints.

If there are no banks in your city that cooperate with tax free systems, you will need to send an application by mail in a branded envelope, attaching forms, checks and details of your bank card to it. On the envelope, you should indicate the address of the company through the system through which you made the purchase. The money will be returned to your bank card.

Make the maximum number of purchases per check.
Keep until the presentation of the exported goods on customs control all their labels, labels and original packaging.
Check if the seller filled out the TaxFree form correctly.
Arrive at the airport early.
Take TaxFree reminders in the store.
Make sure that the deadline for submitting documents for payment has not expired.

Most tourists, coming to the Czech Republic or to another European country, go to stores and buy clothes, appliances, jewelry and much more. Some goods in Europe are cheaper, and besides, you can return part of the money from their cost.

in the Czech Republic VAT is 21%, and third-country nationals (i.e. all non-European Union countries) are entitled to a tax refund when returning to their home country from any EU country.

What you need to get your tax refund:

• Buy goods worth more than 2000 kroons (approximately 80 Euros);
• Fill out a special form that will be given to you at the checkout;
• Arrive at the airport and go through the VAT refund procedure.

How it works.
To get started, go to the store, which has an inscription "Tax Free Shopping Global Blue", or such a sign is located at the checkout. Then you buy goods in the store for the amount over 2000 CZK.

You are given receipt that is pinned to a special form (blank) with the seal of the shop, which you need to fill out yourself, and that's it. Most of the shops in the tourist center participate in the tax refund program, in addition, the shops of famous brands located in Prague shopping malls, also participate in the Tax Free Shopping Global Blue system. If you buy goods in other EU countries, then departing from the Czech Republic, you will also be able to return the tax, as this is a single system.

And now the day of departure has come, you are going to Prague Airport Vaclav Havel, there you go to a special customs officer, show the completed forms, tickets, passport, and, upon request, unwrapped goods, after that the customs officer stamps you on the "tax free" form, and you go to the window Vráceni DPH | Refund Tax Free. There are two such windows in the international terminal, where you hand over all the documents, and they give you money. At the same time, you will be asked in which currency you want to receive a tax refund. You can ask for, for example, Euro. That's all, you calmly receive money, check in for a flight, and fly home.

The only negative when refunding the tax is the commissions and commissions of banks that issue money, i.e. from a purchase of 2000 kroons (80 euros) you will be refunded approximately 275 kroons (11 euros). The Global Blue website has a special calculator that calculates the amount to be returned.

If, when buying a product, you paid card then the money will be returned to your card. In this case, you will have to drop the special form in a separate box after passing through passport control.

VAT can be refunded at the following airports in the Czech Republic: Prague (Terminal 1 and 2), Pardubice, Brno, Karlovy Vary.

I returned VAT only once, when I was flying from Spain, no one asked to see my things there either, but they simply returned the Euro without question.

As for the Czech Republic, I have repeatedly accompanied relatives and friends to the airport, where everyone got their tax back without any problems. At the same time, no one asked to see the purchased items.

At the end of the post I will write some additional conditions:

• The quantity of goods should not exceed personal needs;
• The exported goods must be intended for personal use only;
• VAT refund is not made for foodstuffs, alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, gasoline, and similar groups of goods.
• No more than 3 months must pass from the moment of purchase of the goods and receipt of the seal of the customs officer.
• The Tax Free form with the seal of the customs officer is valid for no more than 5 months.