IRAS Tourist Refund Scheme Guidance

• Tourists who shop at eTRS-participating retailers in Singapore may claim a GST refund before leaving the country.
• To qualify as a tourist, you must be 16+, not a Singapore citizen/permanent resident, not an aircraft crew member, and not a “Specified Person” (including certain work, dependent, long-term visit, student, or diplomatic pass holders).
• To qualify for the refund, you must spend at least SGD100 (GST included), request tourist refund capture at purchase, and present your original passport in person.
• You must apply at an eTRS self-help kiosk at the airport, depart with the goods within 2 months of purchase, and claim the refund within 2 months of approval.

Source: iras.gov.sg

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

---

---