Tax Free Shopping
in Czech Republic

Shop in Czech Republic in three easy steps. Check the country rules for Tax Free shopping and get your refund.

01

Go Shopping

Go shopping and while paying, remember to ask for a Global Blue Tax Free Form. Here's what you need to know to shop Tax Free.

Country VAT rates

21%
Standard VAT rate
12%
Medicines and pharmaceutical

How much you need to spend minimum

2,001.00 CZK

Who is eligible?

  • Shoppers who are permanent residents in a non-EU country

Tax Free Goods

Refunds are paid on items that are exported in the traveller’s personal luggage. 
Refundable items must be unused.

Non Refundable goods:

  • Fuel
  • Weapons
  • Food
  • Alcohol
  • Vehicles
  • Services
  • Fuel
  • Weapons
  • Food
  • Alcohol
  • Vehicles
  • Services

Important Information to shop Tax Free in Czech Republic

Please make sure that all mandatory fields are filled in correctly when you request your Tax Free Form in store. In case of missing or incorrect information, the form will be rejected by Customs.

If you are a Global Blue member:
In most stores, you can scan your digital barcode at check-out. Your personal data will be automatically filled in on the Tax Free Form.

 

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02

Get Customs Validation

If Czech Republic is your last destination before leaving Europe, get your Tax Free Form validated when you exit the country. Find below the nearest Customs Office or self-validation Kiosk.

Time limit for validating your form

3 months + the issuing month of the Tax Free Form

Validity of stamped Form

6 months from the issuing month of the Tax Free Form

​​Important information to validate your Tax Free Form in Czech Republic

Remember to validate your Tax Free Form before leaving Czech Republic to get your refund paid using your preferred payment details or in cash at any Global Blue Refund Office.

No Custom validation = No refund. 

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03

Receive Your Refund

Visit any Global Blue Refund Office or Kiosk in Czech Republic. Present the validated Tax Free Form and get your refund. For an automatic refund, check the payment details selected in store or saved on your Global Blue App and MCC.

Important information to get your refund with Form issued in Czech Republic

To get your refund at any Global Blue Refund Office in Czech Republic, please provide the following:

  • Personal details and passport
  • Completed Tax Free Form validated by Customs 
  • Original purchase receipt
  • Purchased goods

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More information

Still in doubt about the above steps? Check out our general guide.

Global Blue Addresses

Printed Tax Free Forms validated by Customs and original receipt must be sent to:

Standard and registered mail
Global Blue P.O. Box 363, 810 00 Bratislava,
Slovakia, Europe


For courier
Global Blue, Mlynske nivy 55 (the Mill), 821 09 Bratislava,
Slovakia, Europe

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