Guide to Tax Free shopping in Turkey
How to shop Tax Free in Turkey?
Step 1: Go shopping
Look for Planet logo and ask for Planet Tax Free form when making a purchase
Step 2: Get Customs validation
Step 3: Get your refund
Choose your preferred refund method - credit/debit card, cash or digital wallet
Shopping in Turkey
Go shopping and get your Tax Free form.
Turkey Currency: TRY
- 20%Standard VAT rate
- 10%Food, textiles, clothes, lether goods, carpets, shoes, bags and optics
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Minimum spend:
TRY 1000
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Shoppers eligible for VAT / Sales Tax Refund:
Non-Turkish residents who have not spent more than 6 months in Turkey
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Time limits:
To receive a Customs stamp:
90 days after the issuing month of the Tax Free Form
To receive a refund:- 3 months from the date of Customs Validation
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Refund limits:
Post-validation Cash: EUR 1500
Get your Tax Free form approved by customs
Refund requirements
Required for refunding:
Fully completed Tax Free forms stamped by Customs
Required for customs approval:
Fully completed Tax Free form
Unused purchased goods and receipts
Passport and travel documents
Special note:
Main Validation Points:
Isparta Airport
Hamzabeyli Cross Border
Dereköy Cross Border
Kapıkule Cross Border
İpsala Cross Border
Pazarkule Cross Border
Sarp Cross Border
Dilucu Cross Border
Bodrum Yalıkavak Seaport
How can I get my refund?
Visit any Planet Refund Office
Present the validated Tax Free forms and get your refund
Standard refund
If you haven't received your refund at our Refund Point, provide your payment details on the Tax Free form, get Customs validation and return the Tax Free form by post using Planet prepaid envelope. You can also leave your Tax Free form in one of our Planet drop boxes.
Search for refund locations in Turkey
Need help?
Contact our dedicated Turkey customer support team at tourists@planetpayment.com
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