Tax-free shopping in Poland (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: Poland offers TAX FREE refunds to buyers with permanent residence outside the EU. The goods must leave the EU by the end of the third month after the month of sale, and customs checks the electronic TAX FREE document at the border.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| VAT refund for visitors availableVAT refund for visitors | Yes [1] |
| Who qualifiesVAT refund for visitors | Permanent place of residence outside the EU. The goods must be taken out of the EU intact and in personal luggage. [1] |
| Minimum purchaseVAT refund for visitors | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Time limit to take goods outVAT refund for visitors | 3 months [1] |
| Refund procedureVAT refund for visitors | The buyer asks the seller for a TAX FREE document and chooses cash or cashless refund, which cannot be changed afterwards. At the border a customs-tax officer is shown the document and, on request, the goods. The seller (or refund operator) then pays the refund. [1] |
Notes
- The two official pages differ in wording: puesc.gov.pl says "min. 200 zł" per seller; biznes.gov.pl says "powyżej 200 zł" (above PLN 200). The VAT Act was not readable in this round.
- The goods must leave the EU by the last day of the third month following the month of the sale.
Sources
- Krajowa Administracja Skarbowa (puesc.gov.pl): TAX FREE - informacja dla podróżnych (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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