Zollfreies Einkaufen

Steuerart: VAT

Steuersatz: 10%

Berechtigte: Foreign nationals and overseas Vietnamese departing by air or sea

Aufenthaltsbedingung: Must depart within 30 days of purchase

Mindesteinkauf: VND 2,000,000 (approx. USD 80) per invoice from one store

Währung: VND

Ablauf im Geschäft:

1. Shop at stores displaying the VAT refund logo
2. Present passport and request a VAT refund declaration form
3. Keep goods sealed and unused

Ablauf am Flughafen:

1. Before check-in: show goods and forms at customs inspection desk
2. Get customs stamp
3. After immigration: collect refund at the designated bank counter

Erstattungsmethoden:

• Cash (VND)
• Bank transfer

Bearbeitungszeit: Cash: immediate at airport

Ausgeschlossene Waren:

• Food consumed locally
• Services
• Goods prohibited from export
• Used items

Tax-Free-Anbieter: Vietnam VAT Refund (government-run)

Wichtige Einkaufszonen: Ho Chi Minh City (District 1), Hanoi (Old Quarter area malls), Da Nang

Tipps:

• Refund rate is 85% of VAT (after handling fee) — about 8.5% back
• Available at major airports: Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, Da Nang
• Participating store list growing — mainly large malls and brand shops
• Invoice must clearly show VAT amount separately