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Korea Tax Refund Calculator
Shopping in Korea as a tourist? Enter your receipt totals to see which qualify for a tax refund, where to claim each one, and the most VAT you could get back.
Check your receipts
Example receipts
| Receipt | Eligible? | VAT inside, at most |
|---|---|---|
| ₩12,000 | No | — |
| ₩15,000 | Yes, instant | ₩1,363 |
| ₩50,000 | Yes, instant | ₩4,545 |
| ₩300,000 | Yes, instant | ₩27,272 |
| ₩1,200,000 | Yes, at a counter | ₩109,090 |
The rules in short
- Each receipt must be at least ₩15,000, tax included.
- Instant refund in the store: each receipt under ₩1,000,000, up to ₩5,000,000 in total since you arrived.
- Otherwise, claim at a refund counter in the city or at the airport. Receipts up to ₩6,000,000 can use the electronic process.
- The store checks your passport, and you must take the goods out of Korea within 3 months.
This tool doesn’t cover goods with individual consumption tax. Rules were checked on 2026-10-11 and can change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum purchase for a tax refund in Korea?
₩15,000 on a single receipt, tax included. Separate receipts can’t be added together to reach it.
What is an instant tax refund?
At participating stores, you pay the price minus the tax right away. Each receipt must be under ₩1,000,000, and your instant refunds since arriving can total up to ₩5,000,000.
How much will I actually get back?
Korea’s VAT is 10%, so the tax inside a price is at most 1/11 of it. Refund companies deduct approved fees, so you get back less than that.
Do I need to take the goods out of Korea?
Yes, within 3 months of buying them.
More tools
Sources and last updated
- Instant refund limits and export within 3 months (in Korean): 외국인관광객 등에 대한 부가가치세 및 개별소비세 특례규정 (Articles 3, 6, 8 and 10-4)
- ₩15,000 minimum (in Korean): 같은 규정 시행규칙 (Enforcement Rule, Article 2)
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