Guide to Claiming VAT Refunds for Tourists Shopping in Turkey

• Foreign tourists in Turkey may be eligible for a VAT refund on purchases
• VAT rates in Turkey are 20%, 10%, and 1%
• Eligibility requires purchases to be taken out of Turkey within 3 months
• Purchases must be from stores participating in the VAT refund program
• Minimum purchase amount including VAT must be 120.00 TL
• Steps for refund: request VAT refund form, fill it out, keep original receipt, show passport and goods to customs, get form stamped, visit VAT refund desk
• Refunds are credited to the credit card used or paid in cash
• Refund amount is 20% of purchase price including VAT minus a 5.5% handling fee
• Keep receipts and follow steps for a smooth refund process

Source: ozbekcpa.com

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.

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