- Saudi Arabia has launched a VAT refund program for tourists and GCC nationals.
- Eligible visitors can reclaim 15 percent VAT on purchases from 1,442 authorized retail outlets.
- The program aims to boost tourism and enhance the retail experience.
- To qualify, travelers must be non-resident tourists or GCC nationals aged 18 or older.
- Minimum purchase must exceed SAR 500 and items must be for personal use and exported within 90 days.
- Refunds do not apply to accommodation, restaurant bills, vehicles, boats, aircraft, food, beverages, tobacco, and petroleum products.
- At checkout, eligible shoppers present a passport or GCC ID to receive a VAT refund form.
- Up to three invoices from the same retailer on the same day can be combined to meet the SAR 500 threshold.
- Refund forms must be validated at one of 18 verification points before leaving Saudi Arabia.
- Refunds are issued by card or cash, with a cash cap of SAR 5,000 per person per day.
- Cash refunds are not available at the North Terminal of Jeddah’s airport.
Source: vatcalc.com
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