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Taiwan Tourist Tax Refund Guide 2026: Get 5% VAT Back at Stores & Airports
Spend NT$2,000+ in a single day to qualify for a 5% VAT refund in Taiwan. How to get on-site cash refunds at Taipei 101 and department stores.
Published on September 6, 2026
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Spend NT$2,000+ in a single day to qualify for a 5% VAT refund in Taiwan. How to get on-site cash refunds at Taipei 101 and department stores.
Taiwan 5% VAT Tax Refund Guide for International Shoppers
Foreign tourists can claim a 5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund on goods purchased at authorized "Taiwan Tax Refund" stores.
Eligibility Criteria
- Foreign passport holders staying in Taiwan for under 183 days.
- Spend at least NT$2,000 (tax-inclusive) at the same authorized store on the same calendar day.
- Goods must be taken out of Taiwan within 90 days of purchase.
On-Site Instant Cash Refund (Under NT$48,000)
Major malls including Taipei 101, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, and Eslite offer on-site tax refund counters. You can collect your 5% cash refund immediately!
Airport Electronic Kiosks (24/7)
Self-service kiosks at Taoyuan and Songshan airports allow travelers to scan receipts and claim refunds directly to cash or credit card.
