🇮🇹 ITALY
Travellers save an average of A$412.
Avg saving
A$412
per trip
VAT refund
12%
on eligible goods
Top category
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Luxury Fashion
Travellers save an average of A$412 in Milan.
Balmain Oversized Zip Hoodie
€490 → A$711 after VAT
Save A$379
35% cheaper
Prada Wool Blazer
€980 → A$1,423 after VAT
Save A$777
35% cheaper
Versace Silk Shirt
€320 → A$464 after VAT
Save A$256
36% cheaper
* Estimates based on published retail prices and current exchange rates.
22% VAT is included in every price tag. Here's how to get your share back.
Italy's standard VAT rate is 22%. As a non-EU resident, you're eligible for a refund on purchases over the minimum threshold. The effective refund you receive is typically 12–15% of the purchase price after processing fees.
The minimum qualifying purchase is €70.01 at a single retailer in a single transaction. Multiple purchases at different stores cannot be combined.
Most large retailers and luxury boutiques participate through Global Blue or Planet Tax Free. Look for the "Tax Free Shopping" sign at the entrance. Smaller independent shops may not participate.
Adjust your budget and interests to estimate what you could save.
Your estimate
~A$1,800
Potential savings on a 7-day trip to Milan
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Get Pryce IQ FreeAsk the retailer for a Tax Free form at checkout. They'll need to see your passport. Fill in the form, keep the receipt, and present both at the VAT refund desk at the airport before you check in. You can claim the refund as cash, card credit, or digital payment.
Cash refunds at the airport are instant but carry higher processing fees (typically 3–5% of the refund). Card refunds take 5–10 business days. Digital refund services vary by provider.
Technically yes — customs may ask to see the items before stamping your form. Keep purchases accessible in your hand luggage until after the VAT stamp. In practice, spot checks are random, but if you can't show the item, the refund can be denied.