So what are the five things to do before tax refund for overseas shopping?
1. Envelopes and files in envelopes. Distinguish the envelopes of different tax refund companies and place them separately. Put the bill in order to avoid omission.
2. Certificate information supplement, each certificate needs to be supplemented with complete personal information. Usually, the store will print your name and passport number on the tax refund form. Just add personal information including email address, check the credit card, cash or other forms of tax refund, and hand-sign at the signature place.
Supplementing complete information can reduce the time of tax refund, and at the same time, it will not give those tax refund counter staff a chance to roll their eyes.
3. Duty-free goods, some international airports need to check the tax refund window, such as Florence Airport, Melbourne Airport and Heathrow Airport, but most airports do not.
But just in case, it is necessary to confirm the tax refund rules of the airport in advance, and then decide the tax refund method. Of course, if you have expensive jewelry and watches, please take them with you.
4. Tax refund stamp and tax refund window are generally divided into two types: internal and external. To be on the safe side, you can stamp the window outside the security check. In addition, many airports have set up tax refund windows and stamp services in security checkpoints.
Therefore, before you refund the tax, please be sure to confirm the location of the stamp.
5. Tax refund into bank card or direct tax refund? Because some airports don't provide refund service, especially flights that need to transfer, ensuring safety means returning cash, and the tax refund may not be received if it takes a little longer to enter the bank card.
Above, the goods suitable for shopping in foreign local shops will be refunded. Generally, online shopping in Shanghai is not refundable.