All visitors residing out of the European Union are entitled to claim back the tax,if they spend PLN 200 or more in one shop in one day.

The goods need to be exported within three months after the month of purchase. Example: If you make your purchase on August 14th, you must leave the country no later than November 30th.
Please be informed, that in Poland ONLY REFUND IN CASH is possible.

Refund in 3 easy steps:
  1. Shopping: Shop where you see the Global Refund Tax Free Shopping sign and simply ask for your Global Refund Cheque.
  2. Through customs: When leaving a country or the European Union, show your purchases, receipts and passport to customs officials and have your Global Refund Cheques export validated.
  3. Refunding: Collect your refund in cash at our nearby Cash Refund Office.


After deduction of the handling expenses, you will receive a refund up to 16,5% of the purchase price. You can cash your refund cheque at the border refund office when you leave Poland or abroad at one of the international cash refund offices. You can also cash your refund cheque in Poland during the next visit. Only cash refund is possible with Polish refund cheque. Mail refund (to credit card or bank account) is not allowed by Polish law.
Please remember:
  • The goods need to be exported within three months after the purchase month
  • The Global Refund Cheque must be cashed within four months after the purchase month


  • More details: www.globalrefund.com