Expensive purchases - can you get Tax free if you are a foreigner but live in Cyprus?

Not everyone can benefit from tax refunds on purchases, it depends on your status and length of stay in Cyprus.

• Tax free for residents of Cyprus and the EU
• Tax free for non-residents of Cyprus
• Frequently asked questions about tax free

Tax free for residents of Cyprus and the EU

The VAT refund system does not apply to residents of Cyprus or other European Union countries. It is assumed that this tax is included in the services for you as a resident of Cyprus or the European Union.

Tax free for non-residents of Cyprus

This depends on the length of your stay on the island. If it does not exceed three months and you are here as a tourist, you can receive a VAT refund when leaving from Larnaca or Paphos.

• VAT Refund Guide in Cyprus

However, if you change your tourist status or stay longer in Cyprus for other reasons, you lose the right to tax-free purchases. For example, this applies to residents of Ukraine, who can legally stay in the Republic of Cyprus for more than three months but are not part of the EU.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tax Free in Cyprus

What is the VAT rate in Cyprus?

The VAT rate in Cyprus is 19% of the cost of the goods.

Are there any purchase amount limitations?

The minimum purchase amount must be 50 euros per receipt, and the receipt must not be older than three months.

Which shops in Cyprus participate in the tax free program?

Almost all major stores in Cyprus participate in the VAT refund program. Small retail outlets also participate, so pay attention to the logo of one of the refund programs at the store entrance or checkout: Global Refund Cyprus, Euro Refund Cyprus, Global Blue Cyprus, or Premier Tax Free.

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