Standard VAT rate: 21%
Reduced VAT rate: 9% for food and drinks, agricultural products, medicines, books, newspapers and magazines
Minimum purchase amount: EUR 50
Time limit for export: Before the end of the 3rd month following the month of purchase
Ask in the store: a regular receipt or invoice with your name, country, and passport number. Some stores provide a Tax Free form or Tax Free receipt instead of an invoice. That is also acceptable.
Departure via the Netherlands:
Submit your request digitally to Dutch Customs for faster approval.
Use the NL Customs VAT app:
Departure via another European country:
Take the following documents with you to customs:
The invoice, Tax Free form or Tax Free receipt showing your name, country, and passport number
Other documents received from the store
Passport
Visa or other residence permit from a non-EU country (if you have an EU passport)
Boarding pass
Purchases