Frankfurt Airport Tax Refund Guide ?

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For classmates leaving the EU from Frankfurt Airport for the first time, the first time handling tax refunds may feel troublesome! The following information hopes to be helpful to everyone. First of all, when you buy something, if you reach the tax refund point (currently 25 euros, except for high-end luxury goods), don't forget to ask the staff for a tax refund form, and then take the time to fill in necessary information such as name, passport, address, etc. Tax refunds can be processed at both TERMINALs at Frankfurt Airport. Then don't arrive at the airport too late. My advice is, if the items are not large or heavy, try to put them in your carry-on luggage. Otherwise, it's very troublesome (my colleagues and I learned this the hard way). We foolishly packed our items in a box, only to be told to open the box for inspection. One very important point: you must check in before processing the tax refund, whether it's in your carry-on luggage or checked baggage. So don't arrive at the airport too early, and move quickly when walking around. After checking in your baggage, if your items are in a box, retrieve the box (remember: make sure to attach the label before retrieving it), then take your box downstairs to the customs declaration office to get it stamped (no money involved, just a stamp). The man stamping the documents seems to be from the former East German state-owned unit, very stern, slow-moving, and unclear in speech. After he finishes stamping the document, leave your luggage there (there's a designated cart to place it on). Then don't turn back, but walk towards the deeper left side. There's only one exit that leads upstairs, and when the door opens, oh my goodness! It's the place where people are picked up, haha, but this is the only exit, so don't doubt it, just walk out! There's an elevator around the corner. Go up, go to the passport controller, get the exit stamp, go through security, do what you need to do. It's too early to get the money back. Processing tax refunds for items in your carry-on luggage is much easier. After passing through passport control, go upstairs to an office where the staff are much friendlier. They will inspect the items and stamp the document, then go upstairs to a Global Taxfree or Global Refund window, show them the stamped tax refund form, and you can get your money. Note that usually it closes before 10 pm, so if it's too late, you won't be able to process the refund. If you understand English, you can find more detailed information on the official website: Telephone: +49 (0)69 690-73319 Homepage: www.global-blue.com