Tax Free Global Blue

VAT Refund for non-EU Residents

iDrone offers its customers the TAX Free service. If you are a permanent resident outside the European Union, you are entitled to a VAT refund on your purchases.

The refund you receive is the VAT amount minus an administrative fee. The standard VAT rate is 21%. The minimum purchase amount for a refund is 44 EUR.

At Customs

Before leaving Latvia, present your unopened purchases, cash receipts, and passport to a customs officer. Ask them to stamp your Tax Free form. Customs officers are well-acquainted with this system.

Please allow enough time for the tax refund process before your departure at the airport. Before checking in for your flight, go to the customs desk and present your completed receipt (Tax Free Form), passport, receipts, and purchases to get your receipt stamped.

Make sure all items have price tags and labels. Do not pack your purchases in your checked luggage, as you will need to show them to the customs officer.

How to Get Your Refund

Go to the tax refund desk with the Global Blue logo. Present the completed and stamped receipt to receive your refund to your card or in cash.

In a hurry? Mail your completed and stamped receipt in the special Global Blue envelope to receive the tax refund to your credit card. Providing your email on the receipt (Tax Free Form) will help you communicate more quickly and efficiently with Global Blue customer support.

Please note that in some refund locations in France, England, and Switzerland, an additional fee is charged for each receipt for immediate cash refunds.

Important Information

• There is no limit on the number of Tax Free forms you can have. The Tax Free system does not impose any restrictions on VAT refunds.
• When leaving Latvia, you must present the Tax Free form, your passport, and the product to the customs officer. If you are traveling through several EU countries, you should present the Tax Free form and your purchases and receive the customs stamp for a subsequent VAT refund in the last country on your journey.
• The product must be exported within 3 months, plus the month of purchase. For example, if you purchased an item on March 1st, you must export it outside the EU no later than June 30th. Otherwise, according to Tax Free rules, you lose the right to a VAT refund.

European Union Countries

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, France, Croatia, Czech Republic, Sweden, and Estonia.