Yes! So far, easiest was Paris, followed by Barcelona, Milan and then Frankfurt. Milan and Frankfurt involved a lot of back and forth, and Frankfurt had a separate customs check for items in your checked-in bag and for your hand-carry. Paris was much simpler.😊
Thanks a lot for the helpful video! Can I confirm - once you have placed the items into the checked-in luggage after getting the stamp at Customs, you can proceed to get the refund inside the transit area without having to show the items again?
Hi, @feli0456. Yes, once you have the customs stamp on your refund form, no need to show the items after security. I assume you don’t have any item to declare in your carry on bag. Hope this helps! Please consider subscribing to our channel.😊
Thank you for the video, you are at terminal 2 right? I will use Terminal-2. I am asking this even if you mentioned it since according to the official website of the airport, Global Blue is at Terminal-1.
Hi, Necati! Yes, there’s a Global Blue kiosk at Terminal 2. We were also worried that there’s no Planet Tax Free at Terminal 2 but as you’ve seen from our video, both Global Blue and Planet Tax Free are there. Apparently, the official airport website is not updated. Thanks for watching our vlog! We’ll creat more travel tips so we hope you subscribe to our channel!😊
Hello! My flight is at 11:50 pm, is global blue open? Or can I find anyone in the customs? Customs may be open all the time but what can I do if I get stamped my documents but global blue is closed? Thank you 😊
Hi, @fatmaaysukoksal26. We assume they’re still open by the time you get to the airport because they should be accommodating people who travel at that time. Here’s a link to the refund companies’ contact information so you can send them an email to ask. Hope this helps. Appreciate a follow.😊 www.frankfurt-airport.com/en/services/facilities-and-services/vat-refunds.html#:~:text=Locations&text=From%20May%204%2C%202023%20Global,to%20the%20Customs%20Export%20Station.&text=Get%20more%20information%20about%20the%20locations%20of%20Global%20Blue%20at%20Frankfurt%20Airport.&text=Click%20here%20for%20further%20information%20about%20Travelex%20at%20Frankfurt%20Airport
@@Pagan-hn4du it’s the form that the stores will provide you. When you purchase something that qualifies for a refund (meets the threshold amount), you can ask for the form from the store. Hope this helps!😁
Hi thanks for sharing, your video is so helpful! I have a question do you how could i get tax free in Belgium, but in my case i am traveling by car and dont know how i could get customs validation?!
Hi, @xh.shhhhggv. Are you exiting the EU by car? You do your tax refund at the country where you’re exiting the EU. Customs stations are usually at the airport or train stations. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching our vlog. Hope you subscribe to our channel.😊
Hi, do we need to carry the purchased items in the exact packaging we received from shops? I am planning to buy a luxury handbad from europe. So the product would comes in a big carton box and then a big carry bag of that brand. Do i need to carry or pack in the brand boxes, cartons and carry bags too? In what condition exactly the customs expects to see the purchased products? I know it has to be unused with bills and price tags intact but the outer packaging of the items it that necessary to carry as well? Any leads would be appreciated!!
Hi, @paulomisanyal4729. No need to show the box and the paper bag. You can leave them behind. You can show the customs officer that the tags are intact. They won’t even touch your item. They just do visual inspection. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to our channel so we can create more travel contents.😊
Hi mate , thank you for this video but im little bit confuse if i have like 4 perfumes how can i show this perfume to them ? It not allow to carry on these perfume inside the plane and i have to shipping these perfumes in my luggage not hand back , i saw this lady told u that i need to show them after control immigration
Hi, @halwardi9933. There’s a separate customs check for items that you’ll put in your check-in bags and there’s another for those in your hand-carry. You’ll see it in our video. So for your perfumes, you show it to the customs officer after checking in at your airline counter, and then you drop off your bag at a designated area. You can see those areas in our video. Hope this helps.😊
For credit card refund do you actually have to go to the global blue kiosk? From my experience u just fill out your card number and put it in the mailbox.
Hi, @rameezmuneer7758. They get the forms at the kiosks. That way you’re sure there’s no issue with the forms and that they received the forms. Thanks for watching our vlog. Appreciate a follow.😊
I have purchased iphone from Germany mediamart for one of my friends. I have the bill and everything. Should i Carry the iphone box with me to show them? Can i get my tax refund to German back account?
Hi, @shiljovarghese9333. Do you have your tax form from the store? I suggest carrying the box just in case they ask. I think your only option is cash or card refund. But I guess debit card for your bank account would also work since you can indicate the card number on the form. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching our vlog. Hope you subscribe to our channel.😊
Hi, right now I am in frankfurt airport. My flight after 5 hours and I wanted to get custom stamp but they do not allow. They told me that if the product is in your hand baggage, after immigration you should go to custom but I am not really sure. Can you help me about that? Because I already a custom on bill at shopping mall not in airport. I am confused. Can you help me
For items in your hand carry, there is a customs office after security. You can have your form stamped there and get refund at kiosks of the refund companies also after security. The customs office and refund kiosks outside (area where you check in) are for goods inside your checked in bags. Hope this helps! Safe travels!😁
Hi, @MargoCarolinavlogs. Yes, it doesn’t matter. What’s controlling is where you’re exiting the EU. Just make sure you get your refund forms from all stores where you shop, even in Paris. Hope this helps. Appreciate a follow so we can create more travel contents.😊
so if you don't have items in your carry on luggage, the tay refund steps are from 1-4, am I correct or do we need to get any stamps inside after security check ?
Hi, @nhuluong4005. Yes, that’s correct. No more stamps after security check if you don’t have items in your carry on. You also submit your validated tax forms and get your refund (if you choose cash) at the counters before security check/at the check in area. Hope this helps. Hope you subscribe to our channel.😊
Hi may I know the operation hours for Frankfurt custom ? We have an early flight at 940 so wanted to be sure if we have sufficient time for the refund.
Hi, Justin @teanchu. We found a source in the internet that says customs office is open at 7am. We don’t have a personal experience on this but we believe they should be open in the morning to accommodate those flying at the same time as you. We hope this still helps. Thanks for watching our vlog.😊
Hi, @SammyDullard. Yes we did get it after just a few days. Maybe you can follow up by sending them an email and attaching pictures of your custom-stamped refund forms. Did you buy your items from a department store or from standalone stores? I heard it takes a while if refund is from department stores like Lafayette. Hope this helps! Hope you can subscribe to our channel.😊
I bought from a standalone shoe store in Paris, I have a notification on my Global Blue account stating that all my necessary steps are complete yet still no refund after 5 weeks. I am back in the EU now and leaving again on Friday I will quiz them at the airport. @@ERC_Channel
Hi, I just want to ask that if the items are in my carry-on luggage, I can do the refund at the counter before the immigration gate (after I checked in for my flight and check-in counter). If my items are in checked bags, I need to show the customs to get the stamp before the immigration gate, and after going through the immigrate gate, I can come to refund tax counter to get my refund right? Between Global Blue and Planet, which one do you prefer? Thank you so much for the video!
Hi, @duyanhxp. For carry-on items, customs and refund are after the immigration booths. For checked-in items, you’re correct - you can do the refund after the immigration booths together with the refund for your carry-on items. We prefer Global Blue because they credit refunds faster and there’s an app where you can check info about your refund. However, you can’t choose the refund company. The stores choose the refund company they’re accredited with. Hope this helps! Hope you subscribe to our channel if you haven’t already.😊
Hi, a question. I bought a shoe, and i wanted to claim it for tax refund. If I wear the shoe at the airport, is it okay? The same questions applies to the suitcase that i bought. Can i use the suitcase and then claim the tax refund? Thanks for you answer
Hi, @marcelinuskevin631. The rules says that the goods must be consumed/used outside the EU. However, we have seen a number of tourists wearing the things that they bought during their trip at the airport, and it was okay. For the suitcase, that should be fine. We did that several times and we did not encounter any issue. Hope this helps. Hope you subscribe to our channel.😊
Hello, Please can you request a tax free form for your online purchases in Germany ? and for the refund via debit card does it have to be the same debit card used in online purchases ? thanks in advance
Hi, @julybabealanssari5726. Sorry we haven’t tried online purchases in EU so we don’t know how to get a refund for that. On your second question, no. Doesn’t have to be the same card. Hope this helps. Appreciate subscribing to our channel.😊
Hi, @MrAbhishekbharti. I don’t think they require boxes for customs checks because we left boxes of bags, shoes, etc. that we bought and it was no issue. Hope this helps. Appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel.😊
Hi, @monikavaitiekunaite914. Not sure exactly how much fee they apply but based on experience we get roughly 10-11% refund on our cards. That’s based on the original amount of the items we bought. Hope this helps.😊
Hi, @krystof_EU. After customs, go to the Global Blue Kiosk. They will process your refund there and get your forms. Hope this helps. Appreciate a follow. Happy trip!😊
Hi, @viviatsang1377. Yes you can choose cash refund even though you paid by card. Based on experience, refund companies charge more if you choose cash refund, so we usually choose refund to our cards. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to our channel.😊
Helo i study in moldova it's outside European union , i planned to go to paris via Germany and back If i purchase some electronics worth 600 dollars , should i need to pay tax when i enter moldova or not And i don't have credit card , will the purchase be profitable
Hi, @mohammedakmal497. We’re not familiar with the tax regime in Moldova but as a general rule, there’s tax when you bring into a country goods purchased from abroad. However, there are also threshold exemptions that’s why most of these goods are not declared and taxed. I suggest you research or ask about Moldovan taxation. It’s okay if you pay in cash. You can receive tax refund in cash as well. Regardless of taxation in Moldova, we suggest you process refund for your purchase upon exiting the EU. Hope this helps! Appreciate a follow of our channel.😊
Hi, @hadisoenarwan4549. For Global Blue it was very quick (less than a week) but for Planet Tax Free it took more than a month. So it really depends on the refund company.
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Thanks for sharing the video! Super helpful. Gonna do a tax refund at Frankfurt airport in a few days time but will be a terminal
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Hi, @Ajummaray! Thank you for watching our vlog! Please consider subscribing to our channel.😊 enjoy the rest of your trip!😁
oh wow Paris seems way easier very thanks for these videos they are very helpful
Yes! So far, easiest was Paris, followed by Barcelona, Milan and then Frankfurt. Milan and Frankfurt involved a lot of back and forth, and Frankfurt had a separate customs check for items in your checked-in bag and for your hand-carry. Paris was much simpler.😊
Thanks a lot for the helpful video! Can I confirm - once you have placed the items into the checked-in luggage after getting the stamp at Customs, you can proceed to get the refund inside the transit area without having to show the items again?
Hi, @feli0456. Yes, once you have the customs stamp on your refund form, no need to show the items after security. I assume you don’t have any item to declare in your carry on bag. Hope this helps! Please consider subscribing to our channel.😊
@@ERC_ChannelThank you!!
Thank you for the video, you are at terminal 2 right? I will use Terminal-2. I am asking this even if you mentioned it since according to the official website of the airport, Global Blue is at Terminal-1.
Hi, Necati! Yes, there’s a Global Blue kiosk at Terminal 2. We were also worried that there’s no Planet Tax Free at Terminal 2 but as you’ve seen from our video, both Global Blue and Planet Tax Free are there. Apparently, the official airport website is not updated. Thanks for watching our vlog! We’ll creat more travel tips so we hope you subscribe to our channel!😊
Is there a kiosk similar to the Spain where you just scan the items?
Hi, @eddiechen2128. Unfortunately, there is none. So far we’ve only seen tax refund machines in Paris and Barcelona. Hope this helps.😊
Super helpful!! Thanks
Thank you for watching our vlog!😊
Will shops like Drogerie Markt, retailer shops provide such forms?
Hi, @SoviKalita. Unfortunately, I don’t think groceries and supermarkets issue tax refund forms. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching our vlog.😊
Hello! My flight is at 11:50 pm, is global blue open? Or can I find anyone in the customs? Customs may be open all the time but what can I do if I get stamped my documents but global blue is closed? Thank you 😊
Hi, @fatmaaysukoksal26. We assume they’re still open by the time you get to the airport because they should be accommodating people who travel at that time. Here’s a link to the refund companies’ contact information so you can send them an email to ask. Hope this helps. Appreciate a follow.😊
www.frankfurt-airport.com/en/services/facilities-and-services/vat-refunds.html#:~:text=Locations&text=From%20May%204%2C%202023%20Global,to%20the%20Customs%20Export%20Station.&text=Get%20more%20information%20about%20the%20locations%20of%20Global%20Blue%20at%20Frankfurt%20Airport.&text=Click%20here%20for%20further%20information%20about%20Travelex%20at%20Frankfurt%20Airport
Super helpful, Thanks
Thank you for watching our vlog, @sominathnamde. Hope you subscribe to our channel.😊
Thanks for the video. it really helps
You’re welcome! Please subscribe to our channel so we can continue to create more travel tips vlog.😊
What is the form u guys use in europe as the 1999a in usa?
@@Pagan-hn4du it’s the form that the stores will provide you. When you purchase something that qualifies for a refund (meets the threshold amount), you can ask for the form from the store. Hope this helps!😁
@@ERC_Channel
Okay I think I can use that instead of the 1099a
Cheers mate
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Hi thanks for sharing, your video is so helpful! I have a question do you how could i get tax free in Belgium, but in my case i am traveling by car and dont know how i could get customs validation?!
Hi, @xh.shhhhggv. Are you exiting the EU by car? You do your tax refund at the country where you’re exiting the EU. Customs stations are usually at the airport or train stations. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching our vlog. Hope you subscribe to our channel.😊
Hi, do we need to carry the purchased items in the exact packaging we received from shops? I am planning to buy a luxury handbad from europe. So the product would comes in a big carton box and then a big carry bag of that brand. Do i need to carry or pack in the brand boxes, cartons and carry bags too? In what condition exactly the customs expects to see the purchased products? I know it has to be unused with bills and price tags intact but the outer packaging of the items it that necessary to carry as well? Any leads would be appreciated!!
Hi, @paulomisanyal4729. No need to show the box and the paper bag. You can leave them behind. You can show the customs officer that the tags are intact. They won’t even touch your item. They just do visual inspection. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to our channel so we can create more travel contents.😊
@@ERC_Channel thank you for that information!!
Hi mate , thank you for this video but im little bit confuse if i have like 4 perfumes how can i show this perfume to them ? It not allow to carry on these perfume inside the plane and i have to shipping these perfumes in my luggage not hand back , i saw this lady told u that i need to show them after control immigration
Hi, @halwardi9933. There’s a separate customs check for items that you’ll put in your check-in bags and there’s another for those in your hand-carry. You’ll see it in our video. So for your perfumes, you show it to the customs officer after checking in at your airline counter, and then you drop off your bag at a designated area. You can see those areas in our video. Hope this helps.😊
For credit card refund do you actually have to go to the global blue kiosk? From my experience u just fill out your card number and put it in the mailbox.
Hi, @rameezmuneer7758. They get the forms at the kiosks. That way you’re sure there’s no issue with the forms and that they received the forms. Thanks for watching our vlog. Appreciate a follow.😊
I have purchased iphone from Germany mediamart for one of my friends. I have the bill and everything. Should i Carry the iphone box with me to show them? Can i get my tax refund to German back account?
Hi, @shiljovarghese9333. Do you have your tax form from the store? I suggest carrying the box just in case they ask. I think your only option is cash or card refund. But I guess debit card for your bank account would also work since you can indicate the card number on the form. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching our vlog. Hope you subscribe to our channel.😊
Hi, right now I am in frankfurt airport. My flight after 5 hours and I wanted to get custom stamp but they do not allow. They told me that if the product is in your hand baggage, after immigration you should go to custom but I am not really sure. Can you help me about that? Because I already a custom on bill at shopping mall not in airport. I am confused. Can you help me
For items in your hand carry, there is a customs office after security. You can have your form stamped there and get refund at kiosks of the refund companies also after security.
The customs office and refund kiosks outside (area where you check in) are for goods inside your checked in bags.
Hope this helps! Safe travels!😁
Does it matter if I purchased my stuff in another country? Per say I bought a purse in Paris but I leave the EU from Germany?
Hi, @MargoCarolinavlogs. Yes, it doesn’t matter. What’s controlling is where you’re exiting the EU. Just make sure you get your refund forms from all stores where you shop, even in Paris. Hope this helps. Appreciate a follow so we can create more travel contents.😊
@@ERC_Channel Thank you!!!
Hi does it apply to gadget like Iphone??
Should apply to even iPhones as long as you get a refund form from the store where you bought it. Happy shopping!😁
so if you don't have items in your carry on luggage, the tay refund steps are from 1-4, am I correct or do we need to get any stamps inside after security check ?
Hi, @nhuluong4005. Yes, that’s correct. No more stamps after security check if you don’t have items in your carry on. You also submit your validated tax forms and get your refund (if you choose cash) at the counters before security check/at the check in area. Hope this helps. Hope you subscribe to our channel.😊
Hi may I know the operation hours for Frankfurt custom ? We have an early flight at 940 so wanted to be sure if we have sufficient time for the refund.
Hi, Justin @teanchu. We found a source in the internet that says customs office is open at 7am. We don’t have a personal experience on this but we believe they should be open in the morning to accommodate those flying at the same time as you. We hope this still helps. Thanks for watching our vlog.😊
thanks super helpful bro
Thanks for watching our vlog. Hope you subscribe to our channel if you haven’t done so.😊
Did you get your global blue refunds in 3-5 days? Mine has been pending for 5 weeks now
Hi, @SammyDullard. Yes we did get it after just a few days. Maybe you can follow up by sending them an email and attaching pictures of your custom-stamped refund forms. Did you buy your items from a department store or from standalone stores? I heard it takes a while if refund is from department stores like Lafayette. Hope this helps! Hope you can subscribe to our channel.😊
I bought from a standalone shoe store in Paris, I have a notification on my Global Blue account stating that all my necessary steps are complete yet still no refund after 5 weeks. I am back in the EU now and leaving again on Friday I will quiz them at the airport. @@ERC_Channel
Hi, I just want to ask that if the items are in my carry-on luggage, I can do the refund at the counter before the immigration gate (after I checked in for my flight and check-in counter). If my items are in checked bags, I need to show the customs to get the stamp before the immigration gate, and after going through the immigrate gate, I can come to refund tax counter to get my refund right? Between Global Blue and Planet, which one do you prefer? Thank you so much for the video!
Hi, @duyanhxp. For carry-on items, customs and refund are after the immigration booths. For checked-in items, you’re correct - you can do the refund after the immigration booths together with the refund for your carry-on items. We prefer Global Blue because they credit refunds faster and there’s an app where you can check info about your refund. However, you can’t choose the refund company. The stores choose the refund company they’re accredited with. Hope this helps! Hope you subscribe to our channel if you haven’t already.😊
@@ERC_Channel Thank you so much for your detailed explanation. Very useful video also! 🙂
Thank you, too! Safe travels!😊
Hi, a question. I bought a shoe, and i wanted to claim it for tax refund. If I wear the shoe at the airport, is it okay?
The same questions applies to the suitcase that i bought. Can i use the suitcase and then claim the tax refund?
Thanks for you answer
Hi, @marcelinuskevin631. The rules says that the goods must be consumed/used outside the EU. However, we have seen a number of tourists wearing the things that they bought during their trip at the airport, and it was okay. For the suitcase, that should be fine. We did that several times and we did not encounter any issue. Hope this helps. Hope you subscribe to our channel.😊
Hello, Please can you request a tax free form for your online purchases in Germany ? and for the refund via debit card does it have to be the same debit card used in online purchases ? thanks in advance
Hi, @julybabealanssari5726. Sorry we haven’t tried online purchases in EU so we don’t know how to get a refund for that. On your second question, no. Doesn’t have to be the same card. Hope this helps. Appreciate subscribing to our channel.😊
on doubt , do i have to carry product with box to get tax refund , for example i am taking drone , so i need to take box of drone too
Hi, @MrAbhishekbharti. I don’t think they require boxes for customs checks because we left boxes of bags, shoes, etc. that we bought and it was no issue. Hope this helps. Appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel.😊
What is the fee applied by both of these companies? Thanks
Hi, @monikavaitiekunaite914. Not sure exactly how much fee they apply but based on experience we get roughly 10-11% refund on our cards. That’s based on the original amount of the items we bought. Hope this helps.😊
Is there any minimum purchase value, for VAT refund for tourists in Germany ? Is it total purchase or purchase per shop?
Hi, @AmandeepKaur-el6iy. Last time we checked it was around €50 but we heard there’s no more cap. It’s per transaction per store. Hope this helps.😊
Hi. I just wanna ask po if yung global blue tax forms ko ay need pa po ba ihulog sa mail box ng global blue sa airport after ma validate ng customs?
Hi, @krystof_EU. After customs, go to the Global Blue Kiosk. They will process your refund there and get your forms. Hope this helps. Appreciate a follow. Happy trip!😊
Hello, if I paid by credit card, can I choose tax refund by cash? As u mentioned, cash can get more refund more than credit card, am I correct ?
Hi, @viviatsang1377. Yes you can choose cash refund even though you paid by card. Based on experience, refund companies charge more if you choose cash refund, so we usually choose refund to our cards. Hope this helps. Please subscribe to our channel.😊
Helo i study in moldova it's outside European union , i planned to go to paris via Germany and back
If i purchase some electronics worth 600 dollars , should i need to pay tax when i enter moldova or not
And i don't have credit card , will the purchase be profitable
Hi, @mohammedakmal497. We’re not familiar with the tax regime in Moldova but as a general rule, there’s tax when you bring into a country goods purchased from abroad. However, there are also threshold exemptions that’s why most of these goods are not declared and taxed. I suggest you research or ask about Moldovan taxation.
It’s okay if you pay in cash. You can receive tax refund in cash as well. Regardless of taxation in Moldova, we suggest you process refund for your purchase upon exiting the EU.
Hope this helps! Appreciate a follow of our channel.😊
You definitely deserve a subscribe 😊
Did you receive the refund?
Hi, @ohgallen. Yes we did. Global Blue was fast. Others not so.😊
Any news about the tax refund os it 21 days or 5 days?
Hi, @hadisoenarwan4549. For Global Blue it was very quick (less than a week) but for Planet Tax Free it took more than a month. So it really depends on the refund company.