Can I apply for a tax refund before leaving Turkey on a train to Sofia?

Can I apply for a tax refund before leaving Turkey on a train to Sofia? - April Calendar

I have a few items I have the right to apply for a tax refund on, but I leave Turkey on a train to Sofia, not via an airport.

The clerk only told me I can apply for a tax refund at the airport.

In this case, can I apply for a tax refund on a route to Sofia, either at the Halkali station or at the border?

Otherwise, can I just go to the airport and apply for the tax refund without having the flight ticket and hence checking in?






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How do I claim my tax back from Turkey?

When you are leaving Turkey, present your purchases, the tax refund check and your passport to the customs desk to get them stamped. Afterwards, present the stamped check, your passport and credit card at the Global Blue Customer Services or at a partner refund point. You can find them in the floor plans.

How do I claim my tax back from Istanbul?

For items in checked-in luggage and hand baggage
  • Before check-in, go to Customs, Check-in Hall, D31-32.
  • Present your Tax Free Forms, receipts and unused purchases for a Customs stamp.
  • Go through security control, and go to the Global Blue Office to claim your refund in cash or to your credit card.


  • Can I claim VAT back as a tourist?

    Under the VAT Retail Export Scheme (VAT RES), international visitors to the UK could reclaim the VAT they paid on goods purchased but not consumed in the UK. The UK government ended VAT RES on 31 December 2020 when the Brexit transition period ended.

    How do I get my tax refund from Global Blue?

    Go to the nearby desk or office displaying a Global Blue logo. In some cases this will be a currency exchange. Present your stamped, completed Tax Free Form and your travel passport to receive the refund in cash or to your credit card.



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