Calculate your exact tax refund on Apple products purchased in Vietnam. Updated for 2026 rules (8% VAT, 85% refund rate).
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For electronics at 8% VAT, you effectively get back about 5.4% of the purchase price after the 85% refund rate and 15% processing fee are applied.
2,000,000 VND (approximately ₹6,800 or $80) per invoice, per store, per day.
Yes, you must show your passport at the time of purchase to get a VAT refund invoice. Your passport number is printed on the invoice.
At designated customs counters at Noi Bai (Hanoi), Tan Son Nhat (HCMC), and a few other international airports - BEFORE checking in your luggage, since customs officers may want to inspect the goods.
Both options are available at most airports. Cash refunds are in VND; card refunds take 2–4 weeks to process.
You can't claim a refund. Only registered stores (most of the major Apple retailers we track) can issue refund invoices. Always ask before buying.
This calculator provides estimates based on the current Vietnamese VAT refund regulations (8% VAT rate under Decree 181/2025/ND-CP, effective through December 31, 2026). Actual refund amounts may vary based on airport processing, invoice completeness, and any additional fees charged by refund operators. Always confirm with the retailer and verify at the airport customs counter.