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  • What if overseas visitors fails to meet the terms?

    If a tourist does not depart on time or from the designated port, the tax refunding agency will deduct the prepayment money from the pre-authorized credit card within three working days after the assumed departing date.

  • How is the prepayment amount calculated?

    The prepayment amount that overseas visitors can receive is based on the actual VAT refund amount calculated from the VAT general invoice amount of the tax-refundable goods (including VAT).

  • What is Prepayment Money Instant Tax Refund Policy?

    When eligible overseas visitors claim an instant departure tax refund for goods or items purchased at instant tax-refund stores, they will receive prepayment money in RMB, the same amount of tax refund, in cash or via digital payment.

  • What is Credit Card Pre-authorization?

    Credit card pre-authorization is a temporary hold on overseas visitors’ credit card account for an amount as prepayment money when they claim an instant departure tax refund for goods purchased in instant tax refund stores.

  • What is an Instant Tax Refund Service Informed Consent Form?

    An Instant Tax Refund Service Informed Consent Form is a document signed by overseas visitors who choose to enjoy the Instant Departure Tax Refund service.

  • Procedures for overseas visitors to claim instant VAT refund

    Procedures for overseas visitors to claim instant value-added tax (VAT) refund at “instant tax refund” stores:

  • What is the “Instant Tax Refund ” Policy?

    Instant tax refund policy refers to a facilitation measure that allows eligible overseas visitors to claim their departure tax refund on purchased items at instant tax refund stores, instead of waiting until they depart. After signing an agreement and pre-authorizing a credit card, overseas visitors can receive a prepayment in RMB equivalent to the VAT refund amount on the spot at the store.

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