Tax-free shopping in Portugal (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Travellers who live outside the EU can claim a VAT refund on goods bought in Portugal for personal use. Purchases must total more than EUR 50 excluding VAT and the goods must leave the EU within three months. On exit through Portugal the e-Taxfree system confirms the exemption, and the shop or its intermediary pays the refund.

RuleWhat applies
VAT refund for visitors availableVAT refund for visitorsYes [1]
Who qualifiesVAT refund for visitorsResidence in a country outside the EU. Residents of the 27 EU Member States cannot claim, except residents of listed territories outside the EU VAT area (for example the Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla). Goods must be for personal use and carried in personal luggage. [1]
Minimum purchaseVAT refund for visitors€50.00 per purchase [1]
Time limit to take goods outVAT refund for visitors3 months [1]
Refund procedureVAT refund for visitorsThe shop issues a VAT exemption document with a registration code. On leaving through Portugal the traveller uses an e-Taxfree kiosk in the customs area with the ID used at purchase, boarding card, goods and invoices, and customs confirms or refuses the exemption. If confirmed, the shop or its financial intermediary pays the refund, less fees. [1]

Notes

  • The page says the total value of the purchases made in Portugal must exceed EUR 50 excluding VAT. It does not say whether this is counted per shop, per invoice or in total.
  • The page says the traveller must leave the EU with the goods within three months after the purchase. It does not give an end-of-month rule. The e-Taxfree system applies only on leaving the EU through Portugal.

Sources

  1. Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (Portal das Finanças): e-Taxfree: Reembolso do IVA para turistas (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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