Tax-free shopping in the Netherlands (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Visitors who live outside the EU can reclaim Dutch VAT on goods worth at least EUR 50 that they take out of the EU within 3 months after the month of purchase. Customs validates the claim; the shop or a refund intermediary pays.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| VAT refund for visitors availableVAT refund for visitors | Yes [1] |
| Who qualifiesVAT refund for visitors | Lives outside the EU. Someone moving to a country outside the EU can also qualify if the move and the claim fall within the same 3 months. [1] |
| Minimum purchaseVAT refund for visitors | €50.00 per purchase [1] |
| Time limit to take goods outVAT refund for visitors | 3 months [1] |
| Refund procedureVAT refund for visitors | Customs validates the invoice or the app request when the traveller leaves the EU. The shop, supplier or a tax refund intermediary pays the VAT back; customs does not mediate. [1] |
Notes
- The customs page says 'at least' EUR 50 including VAT.
- Within 3 months after the month of purchase. For a January purchase, the goods must leave the EU by 30 April.
Sources
- Douane Nederland: Btw terugvragen bij uitvoer (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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