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Cyprus VAT Refund - Reclaim Your Value Added Tax

Foreign visitors from countries outside the European Union (EU) can claim back VAT on goods exported in their hand luggage.

Visitors are eligible for a Cyprus VAT refund if:

They are not holders of a passport or other form of identification from an EU Member State.

They have not resided in Cyprus for more than 365 days in the two years immediately prior to the date of purchase of the goods,

The total purchased from one store or a chain or stores is more than 171 Euro and below 17100 Euro,

The goods are exported in visitors' hand luggage by the last day of the third month following the month in which the goods were purchased.

In order to claim your VAT refund you will have to:

Make your purchases from shops that display a tax-free shopping sign and simply ask for your tax-free document.

When leaving Cyprus show your purchases and passport to customs officials and have your tax-free document stamped.

Receive your refund in the method of your choice.

More detailed information can be obtained from the VAT Service of the Customs and Excise Department.