After brexit, travellers from EU to UK can reclaim vat on purchases. My question is how can this be done from Amsterdam?
Is there a customs office near the Eurostar entrance so that the VAT refund forms can be stamped?
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The Eurostar website has been updated. Unfortunately it does not mention any customs office in Amsterdam (emphasis mine):
- Claiming VAT on purchases made in the EU when travelling from the EU to the UK:
Non-EU residents may be able to claim back VAT on purchases made in the EU from retailers that are part of the VAT refund scheme. Please note the minimum qualifying amount may vary by country.
You will need to show your purchases, receipt, passport and completed VAT refund form in your name to customs officers at the station to get your VAT refund form stamped. The customs office can be found after passport and luggage checks in Paris Gare du Nord, Lille Europe, Marne-la-Vallée (Disneyland Paris) and Brussels-Midi/Zuid. Please arrive at the station a little earlier than usual if you plan to claim a VAT refund.
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Agree with the answer by Saaru. I found this site useful to search for where customs offices are located (Step 2, search for the customs search button): https://www.globalblue.com/shoppers/how-to-shop-tax-free/destinations/netherlands
For example I'm travelling from the Netherlands to the UK on Eurostar departing from Rotterdam. The customs offices in Rotterdam are either at the airport or the ferry terminal, none at the train station.. so I guess no VAT refund for me :(
