When overseas travellers leave the Chinese mainland from the port of exit, they can receive a refund of value-added tax (VAT) for the tax-refundable items they purchased from duty-free stores.

A guide to Shanghai's departure tax refund for overseas travellers

Tax refund locations

For information on tax refunds at Shanghai's port of departure, please refer to the official directories provided by the Shanghai Municipal Tax Service of the State Taxation Administration:

Ports handling departure tax refunds in Shanghai

Recommended departure tax refund shops in Shanghai

Tax refunds in Shanghai's Buy & Refund service:

• Grand Gateway 66, Xuhui district
• TaiKoo Li QianTan, Pudong New Area
• Plaza 66, Jing'an district

Following purchases at stores offering instant departure tax refund service, eligible overseas travelers will receive a VAT rebate at the centralized tax refund point within the mall.

Notes

1. Tax refund methods:

• Cash, bank transfer, and Alipay options are available.
• Choose a method for refunds under 10,000 yuan ($1,398.6).
• For refunds over 10,000 yuan, use bank transfer or Alipay.

2. Tax refund for Buy & Refund service

• The Max sales amount for a same-day tax refund is 110,000 yuan.
• Requires a credit card with a pre-authorized guarantee.