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    Foreign visitors can claim the VAT and Duty Paid on their purchases made in registered shops displaying the logo

    taxfree

    Immediate cash refunds in Euro (EUR), British Pound (GBP), US Dollar (USD) and South African Rand (ZAR) can be obtained at the time of departure.

     

    Foreign visitors can also make their purchases in VAT Free and Downtown Duty Free shops net of any applicable taxes but can only take possession of the goods at the MCCI Tax Refund Counter after clearing immigration.

    Foreign visitors may claim VAT paid on purchases from registered stores displaying the Tax Refund logo Tax refund  .

     

    Cruise ship visitors should inquire with their Captain whether Tax Refund facilities will be provided on departure from Mauritius.

     

    At the time of purchase, foreign visitors should show their passport and ticket to confirm the eligibility for Tax Refund and ask for the 'VAT Paid Supplies to Visitors' receipt and ensure that their nationality, foreign passport number, date of departure and flight/voyage number are properly input on the receipt.

     

    On arriving at the SSR International Airport and before checking-in for the departure flight, goods and receipt should be presented to the Customs Officer at the  MRA Customs Counter in the check-in hall for approval.

     

    After the passport and security control, foreign visitors present should present the approved sales receipt at MCCI Tax Refund Counter for refund in foreign currency Euro (EUR), British Pound (GBP), US Dollar (USD) and South African Rand (ZAR).


    CLAIM YOUR VAT REFUND

    3 steps to claim your VAT Refund

    • WHERE TO SHOP?
      Shop at stores displaying the Tax Refund logo and ask for a VAT PAID SUPPLIES TO VISITORS receipt when your purchases total a minimum of MUR2,300 (VAT included). Check that your passport and departure details (flight or sea voyage) have been properly entered on your receipt.

    • CUSTOMS

      Air travel

      On arriving at the SSR International Airport and before checking-in on your departure flight, get your sales receipts approved at the MRA Customs Counter in the check-in hall.

      Cruise ships

      The refund procedure for cruise ships depends on the individual arrangements made between the ship’s captain and the relevant Mauritian authorities at the point of calling.

    • HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR REFUND?

      After going through passport and security control, go to the MCCI Tax Refund Counter in the main departure lounge and present your approved VAT PAID SUPPLIES TO VISITORS receipts to collect your refund.

      The Bank of Mauritius (BOM) exchange rate for notes for the previous working day is used. For full information on exchange rates, click here to access the official website of the Bank of Mauritius.

       

    FAQ

    • Am I eligible for VAT Paid?

      In order to be eligible for Tax Refund, you must have a foreign passport NOT Mauritian passport, and valid ticket for travel by air or sea to a foreign airport or port.

      An expatriate resident in Mauritius, holder of a foreign passport and a valid ticket for travel by air or sea to a foreign airport or port can also be eligible for Tax Refund.

    • How to claim my Tax Refund?

      On the purchasing day, present your passport and ask the sales assistant at the store to complete the ‘VAT Paid Supplies to Visitor claim form'. Verify that the name and surname are exactly as on your passport and that the passport number has been properly input.

      Before departure, present your goods and ‘VAT Paid Supplies to Visitor’ claim form at the MRA Customs office for inspection before check-in and passport control. Ensure that the ‘VAT Paid Supplies to Visitor claim form' has been stamped by the Customs Officer. After passport control, present the ‘VAT Paid Supplies to Visitor claim form' at the MCCI Tax Refund Counter at the Departure hall for your Tax Refund.

    • Which goods are not eligible for a Tax refund?

      Because of their specific nature, some goods are not eligible for a VAT refund. They include the following consumer goods: spirits, wine, cigarettes or other tobacco products.

    • How does a ‘VAT Paid Supplies to Visitor’ claim form look like?

      Please click on the link to view a ‘VAT Paid Supplies to Visitor’ claim form specimen.

    • How do I know which stores offers VAT free?

      Shop at stores displaying the Tax Refund logo,Tax refund

    • How will the refund be paid?

      An administrative charge is deductible from the amount of VAT payable to the visitor as follows:

      (I) 2% of the value of the sales, excluding duty, excise duty and taxes, subject to a minimum of 200 rupees; and

      (II) An additional amount of 4% of the value of the sales, excluding duty, excise duty and taxes, where the value of the sales is 3,000 rupees or above.

      Refund of VAT is made in Pound Sterling (GBP), South African Rand (ZAR), US Dollar (USD) or Euro (EUR), as requested by the visitor.

    • Which Rate of Exchange is used for refund?

      The Bank of Mauritius (BOM) exchange rate for notes of the previous working day is used. Follow the link: https://www.bom.mu/Default.asp?id=ExchangeRates

    Foreign visitors are entitled to purchase tax free goods in registered stores displaying the sticker Tax refund Airport delivery .

     

     

    At the time of purchase, the passport and ticket are shown to confirm the eligibility for tax free purchase.  The foreign visitors should ensure that their name, passport number and flight details are correctly input on the VAT Free receipt.

     

    At the airport, after passport and security control, the purchased goods can be collected at the MCCI Tax Refund Counter on presentation of the VAT Free receipt.


    FAQ

    • Am I eligible for VAT Free?

      In order to be eligible for VAT free, you must have a foreign passport or a Mauritian passport, and valid ticket for travel by air or sea to a foreign airport or port.

      An expatriate resident in Mauritius, holder of a foreign passport or Mauritian passport and a valid ticket for travel by air or sea to a foreign airport or port.

    • How should the goods be presented?

      Goods should be placed in a  package,  which  must  be  sealed  in  the  presence  of  the  visitor  or  departing  citizen  of Mauritius, signed by him and countersigned by the Operator.

    • How does a VAT free Form look like?

      Please click on the link to view a VAT free Form specimen.

    • How to benefit from VAT Free?

      VAT Free only applies to goods taken out of Mauritius with the foreigner or departing citizen of Mauritius.

      • On the purchasing day, present your passport and ask the sales assistant at the store to complete the sales receipt Form.
      • Verify that the name and surname are exactly as on your passport and that the passport number has been properly input.
      • After passport and Immigration control, present your sales receipt Form at the MCCI Tax Refund Counter at the Departure hall to obtain your VAT free goods

    • How do I know which stores offers VAT free?

      Shop at stores displaying the Airport Delivery logo. Airport delivery

    Downtown Duty Free shops are registered under the Deferred Duty and Tax Scheme (DDTS) and display the logos Tax refund  and  Duty free.

     

    DUTY PAID 

     

    Foreign visitors may claim any Duty and VAT Paid on their purchases. 

     

    At the time of purchase, foreign visitors must show their passport and ticket to confirm the eligibility for Tax Refund and ask for the DF5 invoice.

     

    On departure, the DF5 invoice along with the purchased items and passport should be presented to the MRA Customs Counter for approval.

     

    After the passport and security control, foreign visitors should present the approved DF5 invoice at MCCI Tax Refund Counter for refund in foreign currency  Euro (EUR), British Pound (GBP), US Dollar (USD) and South African Rand (ZAR).

     

    DUTY FREE

     

    Foreign visitors may also make Duty Free purchases for goods meant for hand luggage.

     

    At the time of purchase, the passport and ticket are shown to confirm the eligibility for duty free purchase. The foreign visitors should ensure that their name, passport number and flight details are properly input on the DF4 invoice.

     

    At the airport, after the passport and security control, the purchased goods can be collected at the MCCI Tax Refund Counter on presentation of the DF4 invoice.

     


    FAQ

    • Am I eligible for Duty Paid Tax Refund?

      In order to be eligible for Duty Paid, you must have a foreign passport (NOT Mauritian passport), and valid ticket for travel by air or sea to a foreign airport or port.

      An expatriate resident in Mauritius, holder of a foreign passport and a valid ticket for travel by air or sea to a foreign airport or port is also eligible for Tax Refund.

    • What is the minimum amount for purchase to get the Duty Paid Tax Refund?

      Goods purchased on aggregate must have a minimum amount of duty and VAT of MUR 300.

    • How to claim my Duty Paid Tax Refund?

      Duty Paid Refund only applies to goods taken out of Mauritius with the visitor.

      • On the purchasing day, present your passport and ask the sales assistant at the store to complete the DF5 Claim Form. Verify that the name and surname are exactly as on your passport and that the passport number has been properly input.

      • Before departure, present your goods and DF5 Claim Form at the MRA Customs office for inspection before check-in and passport control. Ensure that the DF5 Claim Form has been stamped by the Customs Officer. After passport control, present the DF5 Claim Form at the MCCI Tax Refund Counter at the Departure hall for your Tax Refund.

    • How does a DF5 Claim Form look like?

      Please click on the link to view a DF5 Claim Form specimen.

    • How do I know which stores offers Duty Paid?

      Shop at stores displaying the Tax Refund logo Tax refund and Dutyfree

    • Am I eligible for Duty Free Purchases?

      In order to be eligible for Duty Free, you must have a valid foreign passport, and valid ticket for travel by air or sea to a foreign airport or port.

    • How can I benefit from Duty Free?

      Duty Free only applies to goods taken out of Mauritius on your departure.
      • On the purchasing day, present your passport and ask the salesperson at the store to complete the DF4 invoice.
      • Verify that the name and surname are exactly as on your passport and that the passport number, flight number and departure date have been properly input.
      • Ensure that the salesperson hands over to you two copies of the DF4 invoice.
      • After passport and security control, present the two copies of the DF4 invoice at the MCCI Tax Refund Counter in the Departure hall to obtain your purchased goods.