How to do a tax refund in Korea

For tourists who go shopping or get plastic surgery in Korea. Able to claim tax refund (Tax Refund)

VAT value added or VAT 7-10% (the price of each type of tax may differ) with the store.

and participating surgical hospitals when purchasing goods in stores with a tax free sign, total purchase amount of 30,000 won

or above, tax refunds can be obtained at KIOSKs or counters in Incheon Airport.

*Due to the number of tourists requesting a tax refund may be large. Please allow time before the flight takes off.

1) Things to prepare when applying for a tax refund

When you want to do a tax refund before returning to your country After purchasing the product show passport

with the staff of the store to receive a Tax Refund Form/Tax Refund Slip

*Able to request a tax refund when purchasing items valued at 30,000 or more

Please keep the Tax Refund Form/receipt/product. Keep it well until you leave the country.

2) How much tax refund can I get?

Tax refund calculations vary depending on the amount or type of purchase.

Normally, Korean VAT is around 10%, but after deducting

fees There will be no more than 8% that can be redeemed back.

Sample NICE TAX FREE Tax Refund

3) Check-in and Baggage Drop

After checking in and receiving your boarding pass, please prepare the required documents

for tax refund complete.


board the plane withItems subject to tax refund
have to claim a tax refund
– Arrive at the airport early to allow enough time to process your tax refund and cargo inspection.

– You can check-in at the airline counter and get your boarding pass.

– Tax refund items and related documents will not be checked in as baggage.

– Proceed with a tax refund through a kiosk located in the departure terminal. For items subject to customs inspection Get approval from the customs officer by submitting your passport. shopping list (unopened/unused) and receipt
– Please inform the airline staff that there are tax-refundable items in your checked baggage.

– Tag your luggage and complete the tax refund process through the kiosks located in the departure hall. For items subject to customs inspection Get approval from the customs officer by submitting your passport. shopping list (unopened/unused) and receipt

4) Easy tax refund at the counter

For those with refunds over 75,000 won, bring your passport and other documents. Including products to be displayed at the tax refund counter

How to
1. Bring your passport, merchandise (unopened), receipt, and Tax Refund Form to the staff at the counter for inspection.
2. Once verified You can receive a refund at the counter immediately.

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Passenger Terminal 1 (Terminal 1)

business hours : 07:00 – 19:0

Location : Duty free zone, 3rd floor, Gate 28

Terminal 2 (Terminal 2)

business hours : 07:00 – 21:00

Location : Public area of Terminal 2, 3rd floor, near check-in counters D, E and duty-free zone, 3rd floor Gate 253

5) Easy tax refund At the automatic kiosk (KIOSK)

For those who have a refund of less than 75,000 won

How to

1. Choose a language

2. Scan your passport and receipt to receive cashback.

3. Check on the screen whether the product information and various refunds are correct or not. After that, confirm and receive money back from the kiosk immediately.

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Terminal 1

business hours : 24 hours

Location : Duty free zone, 3rd floor, Gate 28

Terminal 2

business hours : 24 hours

Location : Duty free zone, 3rd floor, Gate 250, 253

All information/image credits

https://www.airport.kr/ap_lp/en/dep/process/vacref/vacref.do

https://www.creatrip.com/th/blog/414

https://th.trip.com/moments/detail/incheon-1385-15800714?locale=th-TH

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