Goods purchased must be available to Customs in the original package. Otherwise they can refuse to stamp your Tax Free Form.
To get any refund, your purchase has to be above a certain amount — ranging from about $30 to several hundred dollars, depending on the country (except in Ireland, which has no minimum). Typically, you must ring up the minimum at a single retailer — you can't add up your purchases from various shops to reach the required amount — so if you're doing a lot of shopping, you'll benefit from finding one spot where you can buy big. If you'll be in Europe for a long time, shop near the end of your trip. You need to collect your refund within three months of your purchase.
and u must prove u will not live in Germany any more.作者: mein-2rad.de 时间: 2.10.2011 15:38
VAT Rates and Minimum Purchases Required to Qualify for Refunds
Country of Purchase VAT Standard Rate* Minimum in Local Currency Minimum in US Dollars**
Austria 20% €75.01 $105
Belgium 21% €125.01 $175
Croatia 23% 501 HRK $100
Czech Republic 20% 2,001 CZK $112
Denmark 25% 300 DKK $51
Estonia 20% €38 $55
Finland 23% €40 $56
France 19.6% €175.01 $245
Germany 19% €25 $35
Great Britain 20% £30 $48
Greece 25% €120 $168
Hungary 25% 42,001 HUF $210
Ireland 21% no minimum no minimum
Italy 20% €155 $217
Latvia 22% 30.26 LVL $60
Lithuania 21% 200 LTL $82
Luxembourg 15% €74 $104
Netherlands 19% €50 $70
Norway 25% 315 NOK $53
Poland 23% 200 PLN $67
Portugal 23% €60 $84
Romania
24%
250 RON
$85
Slovakia 20% €175 $245
Slovenia 20% €50 $70
Spain 18% €90.15 $126
Sweden 25% 200 SEK $28
Switzerland 8% 300 CHF $300
Turkey 18% 118 TRY $83
* The VAT Standard Rates listed above — while listed as exact amounts — are intended to give you an idea of the rates and minimums involved. But VAT rates fluctuate based on many factors, including what kind of items you are buying. Your refund will likely be less than the above rate, especially if it's subject to processing fees.
