In Hungary there is a 25 % tax on goods ( 12 % for some items) called ÁFA (VAT) which is included in the sales price. Foreign visitors are entitled to a refund of the VAT on the purchases they take out of the country with them when departing. Like in other European countries there is a system for a swift safe cash refund of the VAT called Europe Tax-free Shopping. Most shops which are of interest to tourists are affiliated with this service. To take advantage of this opportunity you should take note the following:

Your purchase in any one store must amount to a minimum of HUF 25.000 ( appr. USD 160 ).

Upon concluding your purchase ask the shop assistant for your Fiscal Receipt and VAT Reclaim Form which is your export and tax refund document. You will have it completed along with a Tax-free Envelope which will show the refund offices where you can get your refund in cash. A service charge is deducted when the refund amount is calculated.

If you paid cash in the store be sure to keep your receipts from changing money to Hungarian Forints along with your Fiscal Receipt and VAT Reclaim Form. If you paid with a credit card ceep the credit card slip along with the Fiscal Receipt and VAT Reclaim Form.

As you depart from Hungary have your documents stamped at the border by Hungarian Customs.

You may receive your VAT refund in cash at Budapest Airport and at all border crossings at IBUSZ Travel Agency Offices.
If a cash refund is not possible you should send all your documents in original to our office in the Tax-free Envelope and you will receive the refund to your credit card or bank account or a bank cheque to your home address.

Further information on Tax-free Shopping is available in shops and in Europe Tax-free Shopping information leaflets and Shopping Guides distributed in hotels tourist offices airports and business centers.

Shopping in Hungary over 50.000 HUF invoice value entitles forign tourists to claim VAT refunding. Don't forget to ask claiming form in the shop!We refund you 18% of invoice value.
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