Is there a tax refund for tourists in Jakarta?


Is there a tax refund for tourists in Jakarta? The Indonesian government has provided a facility for tax refund if you purchase goods in any shop (retailer) with VAT Refund for Tourists logo. Please feel free to visit any Indonesian shop (retailer) with VAT Refund for Tourists logo and enjoy your shopping time.


How much cash can I bring into Indonesia?

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS : - per passenger or USD 1,000. - per family may be brought into the country. Any person bringing cash into or taking cash out of the country in the amount of Rp. 100,000,000.00 (one hundred million rupiah) or more, or other currency in equivalent amount, must declare same to Customs.


What is the VAT refund for tourists in Indonesia?

The total of all receipts need to be a minimum IDR 5 million. If you meet these criteria you can request a VAT refund. VAT Refund can be claimed by a foreign passport holder, who lives or stays in Indonesia no longer than two months since their arrival in Indonesia.


How do I claim VAT in Jakarta?

Option # 1 : Claim VAT Refund before Check-In counter
  1. Submit the application for VAT refund to the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) officer at the airport;
  2. Submit both copies of the original valid tax invoice (a tax invoice attached with one payment receipt);
  3. Show passport, airline ticket and goods purchased;


Can I get tax refund in Indonesia?

Tax refund counters are located in selected Indonesian International Airports. They are available at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Jakarta), Ngurah Rai Airport (Bali), Adisutjipto Airport (Yogyakarta), Juanda Airport (Surabaya), and Kualanamu Airport (Medan).


Can I get tax refund as a tourist?

The United States Government does not refund sales tax to foreign visitors. Sales tax charged in the United States is paid to individual states, not the Federal government - the same way that Value Added Tax (VAT) is paid in many countries.


Can we claim tax in Bali airport?

Where Are The Tax Refund Counters Located? Tax refund counters are located in selected Indonesian International Airports. They are available at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Jakarta), Ngurah Rai Airport (Bali), Adisutjipto Airport (Yogyakarta), Juanda Airport (Surabaya), and Kualanamu Airport (Medan).