Rastriya Banijya Bank

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Rastriya Banijya Bank

Central Office

Singhadurbar Plaza, Ktm

Tel # (977-1) 425-2595

Fax # (977-1) 425-2931

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VAT Refund Information

Who can claim VAT refund ?

VAT refund can be claimed by any Non-Nepalese tourist fulfilling the following conditions:

The person is neither citizen of Nepal nor resident of Nepal,
The person is not a cabin/flight crew member of an airline departing from Nepal.
The person is not employed in Nepal in past six months,
The parson is departing from Nepal by air carrier from Tribhuvan International Airport.
The person has been in Nepal for less than 183 days.

How to shop and get your VAT Refund?

Shop from the stores displaying “VAT Refund for Tourist” sign.
Each invoice must not be less than Rs. 1,500.00 (excluding VAT) and total amount of Purchases must be at least Rs. 15,000.00 (excluding VAT).
Present your passport and complete your “Tourist Application for VAT Refund” form at the store on the purchase date.
Present two copies of “Tourist Application for VAT Refund” form stamped by Nepalese Customs together with original purchase tax invoice and photocopy of claimant passport showing name, nationality, passport number and Nepal entry and exit dates before VAT Refund Agency Office at Tribhuvan International Airport.
VAT Refund only applies to goods taken out of Nepal within 60 days from the date of purchase.

How to claim a VAT refund?

Before check-in, show your purchases, completed “Tourist Application for VAT Refund” form and Tax Invoices to the Customs Officer for inspection at the Custom Office.
Hand-carried goods such as watch, camera, etc., must be re-inspected at the VAT Refund Office at Tribhuvan International Airport (after immigration).
Present your “Tourist Application for VAT Refund” form certified by the Custom Officer to the VAT Refund Office.

How will the Refund be paid?

You can choose to receive your Refund by:


Refund Amount	Refund method	Fees deductible from refund requests

Not exceeding Rs. 20,000.00	Cash at the refund counter at the International Airport	Rs. 500.00
Exceeding Rs. 20,000.00	Bank Draft to be delivered at the address mentioned in the refund application.	Rs. 500.00 plus bank’s commission on foreign exchange and draft issuing fee.

What do not qualify for VAT refund?