Tax Free Shopping in Austria
Shop in Austria in three easy steps. Check the country rules for Tax Free shopping and get your refund.
01
Go Shopping
Go shopping and while paying, remember to ask for a Global Blue Tax Free Form. Here's what you need to know to shop Tax Free.
Search for stores 02
Get Customs Validation
If Austria is your last destination before leaving Europe, get your Tax Free Form validated when you exit the country. Find below the nearest Customs Office or self-validation Kiosk.
03
Receive Your Refund
Visit any Global Blue Refund Office or Kiosk in Austria. Present the validated Tax Free Form and get your refund. For an automatic refund, check the payment details selected in store or saved on your Global Blue App and MCC.
More information
Still in doubt about the above steps? Check out our general guide.
Global Blue Addresses
Printed Tax Free Forms validated by Customs must be sent to:
Standard and registered mail
Global Blue P.O. Box 363, 810 00 Bratislava,
Slovakia, Europe
For courier
Global Blue, Prievozska 4D/Block E, 821 09 Bratislava,
Slovakia, Europe
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