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Tax-free shopping in Australia

Yes. Visitors who don't live in Australia can get back about 9.09–9.09% of the price on purchases of at least A$300 by claiming the GST refund before they leave.

GST
10%
Minimum spend
A$300
Net refund
9.09–9.09%
Refund at till
No

Minimum basis: Incl. GST, from one business (same ABN); several invoices from that business can be combined

Who can claim

  • You are leaving Australia on an international flight or voyage (overseas visitors and Australian residents both qualify).
  • You are not operating air or sea crew.

How to get the money back

  1. Buy from one business totalling A$300 or more incl. GST and get a tax invoice with the seller's ABN.
  2. Optionally enter your claim in advance in the ABF TRS app or web app to get a QR code.
  3. Carry the goods in hand luggage (large or oversize goods: show them to the ABF before check-in).
  4. After passport control, go to the TRS facility with goods, original invoices, passport and boarding pass.
  5. Choose card or Australian bank account for the refund.

Where to validate: At the ABF TRS facility in the international departure area after passport control, at least 30 minutes before departure (airports); allow 1 to 4 hours at sea ports.

Deadline: Goods must be bought within 60 days before departure; claim no later than 30 minutes before your flight leaves.

Paid out as: Credit card; Australian bank account; Cheque

Not refundable

  • Alcohol other than wine (up to 22% alcohol)
  • Tobacco products
  • Goods fully or partly used in Australia
  • Services (hotels, tours, car hire)

Worth knowing

  • Aim to reach the TRS queue about 90 minutes before your flight; queues are long at peak times.
  • The TRS is run by the government and charges no fee, so you get back 1/11 of the price (about 9.09%), plus WET on wine.
  • If you are an Australian resident, declare the goods when you bring them back or you may owe the GST.

Estimate your refund for Australia

Sources

Rules last checked 24 September 2026. Refund operators and customs can change procedures at short notice; confirm at the store before you buy.

Before you go: check the entry rules for your passport.

Other refund rules: Austria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam