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Am I entitled to TaxFree?
If you are a visitor from outside the European Union shopping in Portugal, you can take advantage of the Tax Free system to get a refund on the VAT for the products purchased. We partner with Global Blue, one of the world leaders in this service, to ensure a simple, efficient, and advantageous experience.
Global Blue only offers advantages!
✅ Significant savings
When shopping in Portugal, you can recover up to 23% of the VAT (depending on the applicable rate for the product), making your purchases a more affordable experience.
✅ Fast and easy process
The Global Blue service is designed to facilitate the refund request, offering clear assistance at all stages, from the purchase to the receipt of the amount.
✅ Flexibility in refund methods
Choose how you prefer to receive the refund: in cash at the airport or directly to your bank account or credit card.
✅ Global recognition
With a presence in over 40 countries, Global Blue offers a reliable and widely recognized service, ensuring that your refund is guaranteed, no matter where you travel.
How to Benefit from the Tax Free Scheme?
Tax Free Goods
Refunds are paid on items exported in the traveler's personal luggage. Refundable items must be unused.
Make sure that the total value of the purchases reaches the minimum required by law for a refund (61.50€).
Information
Make sure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly when applying for your Tax Free Form; otherwise, it will be rejected.
Form Validation
If Portugal is your last destination before leaving Europe, validate your form when exiting the country at Customs or the self-validation kiosk. This validation has a 3-month time limit after the date of issue.
To receive your refund, you must go to any Global Blue refund office in Portugal, and you need to provide your Personal data and passport, Completed and validated Tax Free Form by Customs.
Useful Tips for a Smooth Refund
✅ Always keep the proof of purchase and the Global Blue form until the end of the process.
✅ Plan the necessary time at the airport for customs validation and refund processing.
✅ Check Global Blue's service fees to know exactly how much you will receive.
