How to apply for tax refund when leaving Switzerland?

Swiss Shopping Tax Refund Guide:

1. Eligibility for tax refund shopping: Have permanent residence in a country other than Switzerland, Liechtenstein or Samnaun, and be over 18 years old;

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2. Stores that can receive tax refunds basically require a purchase of more than 300 Swiss francs (Switzerland has not yet joined the Eurozone);

3. Chinese tourists can enjoy a value-added tax rate of 8%;

4. Tax refund goods: Only goods that can be carried out of the country (passengers’ personal luggage) can apply for tax refund;

5. Non-refundable goods: fuel;

< p>6. When shopping, look for the Global Blue Tax Free Shopping sign on the store window. Please ask the store clerk for your tax refund form when making payment. There are two types of Global Blue tax refund forms (blue or white). Please fill in the required information in capital letters on the tax refund form. Be sure to remember that an incomplete tax refund form = no tax refund;

7. Although Switzerland has joined the Schengen visa, it has not joined the EU. Unified customs area, therefore entry and exit item inspections and related tax inspections will continue. Whether taking a plane, bus, or train before leaving Switzerland, tourists still need to go through tax refund procedures at the customs.

8. There are two ways to get tax refund: direct cash refund and remittance to your credit card or bank account. There are cash refund counters at Zurich and Geneva airports. At Geneva Airport, the financial institution American Express provides cash refund services, and guests can choose the currency. However, this company only accepts tax refund forms from Global Tax Fund. Therefore, travelers who want to get cash back at the airport should first ask the store whether they can provide this company's tax refund form when shopping. There are usually signs like TaxRefund on the doors and windows of stores. When applying for a tax refund at the airport, you only need to present your passport and a tax refund form with a customs stamp.

9. Passengers who cannot get a cash refund need to indicate your bank name, bank account number and address on the tax refund form. If you have a credit card, write the card number, and then put it in the envelope given by the tax refund company from the store. No. You need to affix a stamp and just put it in the mailbox and send it away.