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Tax Refund

17% VAT - Israeli Tax

 

VAT= “Value Added Tax”.

VAT is added on to many of the items and merchandise tourists buy while visiting Israel.

• The good news is that tourists can apply for the refund of the tax.

 

 

How to get VAT refund on your stay with us:

If you are traveling under 'tourist visa' (B2/B3/B4 type), you can avoid an extra payment of 17% on your stay by sending us a copy of your border control pass (the small paper you get when entering Israel, also called 'visa').

It looks like this: 

Please reply back to our message with this photo.

Our finance team will review the document and will process a refund of 17% (if already paid).
The refund shall arrive within 5-7 business days.

 

 

How to get VAT refund for purchases in Israel:

 

• Purchase must be at least 400 ILS.
• The shop must support Tax Refunds for Tourists plan.
• Items must be for personal use.
• Food, drinks or tobacco do not qualify for a VAT refund.

When you make a purchase, ask the store owner for a special tax-refund invoice. It must contain the printed name of the store. You will need to have the invoice, the receipt and the item with you when applying for the refund at the Airport.

Full info can be found here