Many Vietnamese people when living, studying or travelling in Australia often shop quite a lot before returning home but still have a lot of do not know if you can get a tax refund (GST)This is a legal right that applies to almost anyone leaving Australia – from international students, workers to tourists.
Here is a detailed, easy-to-understand guide for you do not miss your tax refund when I left Australia.
✅ 1. Conditions to get a tax refund in Australia
You Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) if the following criteria are met:
- Total purchase invoice from AUD 300 and above at same store
- Buy within 60 days prior to departure from Australia
- Goods must carry on or in checked baggage
- Has valid original invoice (specify store name, ABN, purchase date, amount)
- Exit Australia by Air or Sea
👉 Regardless of nationality or type of visa: international students, workers, travelers are applied.
2. What items are usually eligible for tax refund
- Clothing, Shoes, Bags
- Cosmetics, Perfume
- Functional foods
- Electronics, Accessories
- Gifts purchased at the mall
⚠️ Note: Consumer goods opened or used in Australia may be denied tax refund.
📲 3. How to do tax refund procedures (TRS)
🔹 Step 1: Download TRS App
Download the app Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS) on the phone and pre-filled:
- Personal information
- Flight Information
- Shopping receipts
This saves a lot of time at the airport.
🔹 Step 2: Check-in at the airport
Daytime Flight Cases:
- Before check-in, bring goods + invoice to the counter ABF / TRS to be checked and stamped by staff.
- Then you go through exit procedures.
Night Flight Case:
- No need to check the goods first.
- After passing through security and exiting, go to the counter TRS let the employee scan the code on the app.
🔹 Step 3: Receive tax refund
Refunds will be credited to:
- International credit/debit cards
- Or bank account (depending on your registration)
Receiving time is usually from 5–15 working days.
⚠️ Some important notes
- If total bill less than AUD 300 → ineligible for tax refund
- If you forget to check in at the airport → cannot be refunded after leaving Australia
- Should go to the airport 30–45 minutes earlier to avoid trip delays
- Keep invoice carefully, do not fold tear or lose QR code
UM Conclusion
Tax refund when leaving Australia is legitimate interests A lot of people miss out because they don't know or they're subjective. With a little bit of preparation, you can get a few hundred dollars back legally and quickly.
👉 If coming to Vietnam, remember check the bill – download the app – to the TRS counter please!
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