Tax-free shopping in Croatia (2026)
Last reviewed: 31 October 2026
In short: Travellers living outside the EU can claim back VAT on goods bought in Croatia and taken out of the EU. The invoice must exceed EUR 100 including VAT, and the goods must leave the EU within three months after the month of purchase. The seller issues form PDV-P, which customs certifies at exit.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| VAT refund for visitors availableVAT refund for visitors | Yes [1] |
| Who qualifiesVAT refund for visitors | No residence or habitual residence in the European Union, proved with a passport or an identity card. [1] |
| Minimum purchaseVAT refund for visitors | €100.00 per purchase [1] |
| Time limit to take goods outVAT refund for visitors | 3 months [1] |
| Refund procedureVAT refund for visitors | The Croatian seller issues form PDV-P (paper, in three copies, or electronic). Customs certifies it, with stamp, signature and exit date, when the goods leave the EU; the buyer also needs the original invoice and proof of export. [1] |
Notes
- The threshold is the total value of the goods including VAT on a single invoice, which must be more than EUR 100. The goods must be taken out of the EU before the end of the third month after the month of delivery.
Sources
- Ministarstvo financija, Carinska uprava (carina.gov.hr): Povrat PDV-a pri izvozu dobara u putničkom prometu (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources
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