Claiming UK, Czech and Swiss VAT at CDG
Feb 27, 2014, 11:05 am
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Claiming UK, Czech and Swiss VAT at CDG
My last stop in Europe will be Paris. Is it be possible for me to claim VAT refunds from UK, Czech and Switzerland receipts at CDG? Also, do customs VAT refund booths open 24 hours at CDG on Sat? Thank you 
Feb 27, 2014, 11:18 am
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As long as all your paperwork is in order, yes in theory. Give yourself lots of time for this.
Looks like you have to go to customs office ("Douane") before check in.
http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/ADP/f...-douane.htm#a2
Looks like you have to go to customs office ("Douane") before check in.
http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/ADP/f...-douane.htm#a2
Last edited by YVR Cockroach; Feb 27, 2014 at 11:23 am
Mar 1, 2014, 10:26 pm
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For UK and Czech purchases only - provided the retailers provided you with the appropriate paperwork when you bought thge goods of course. You will need to carry your purchases in your hand luggage so you can show them to Customs.
Mar 3, 2014, 8:58 am
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Thanks for the replies everyone!
I will try to limit purchases in Switzerland.
I will remember to put the things I want to claim VAT in my handcarry. With that said, I heard that customs for VAT refund is before check-in in CDG-- is it true?
I will try to limit purchases in Switzerland.
I will remember to put the things I want to claim VAT in my handcarry. With that said, I heard that customs for VAT refund is before check-in in CDG-- is it true?
Apr 9, 2014, 8:26 am
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Update: My entitled UK refund amount should have been £40.50; however, Travelex at CDG said that I would only get £30 if I want to get GBP as UK is not part of the EU region. I accepted an alternative option instead-- taking the refund in the form of USD 58.62 as the USD offered was more than £30.
