Here you’ll find the rules and procedures on how to reclaim VAT at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
You can claim back, under conditions, the sales tax (VAT) on any purchases made in the European Union during your stay.
Eligibility for VAT Refund
Are you eligible for Tax Free Shopping ?
■ Non-European Union resident.
■ Over 16.
■ Claiming for transactions over €100 including VAT.
■ Purchase tourist goods from a retailer displaying the Tax Free Shopping sign.
■ Transport the goods back to your country of residence by yourself.
Where to claim VAT Refund
■ Proceed at a tax refund desk when you arrive at the airport for your return journey.
Do this before checking in your baggage, before security, and ensure you have the items and documents with you for inspection.
■ French Customs tax refund desks (Détaxe) are open during flight operation hours.
If you have a Tax Free form displaying PABLO logo, you can have your goods stamped at any PABLO barcode reader.
At PABLO Tax refund self-service kiosks
If you have a Tax Free form displaying PABLO logo, you can have your goods stamped at any PABLO barcode reader.
PABLO barcode readers are located near to Customs desks.
– Select your language.
– Scan the bar code on your form.
– Obtain Customs approval → a green screen will appear with the message ″OK, form valid″.
At Tax refund desks
Terminal 1
CDGVAL Level (Hall 6)
Terminal 2A
Exit 5
Terminal B
Arrivals level
Terminal 2C
Exit 12
Terminal 2E
Departures level, Exit 3d
Terminal 2F
Arrivals level, Exit 10a
Terminal 3
Departures, after security
VAT cash reimbursement
After security, you can bring your Tax Free form validated By French Customs & passport to a Cash Paris booth.
You will receive your VAT refund in cash (€) or can have it transferred to your credit card which takes four to six weeks.