VAT refund: Denmark, Norway
Mar 18th, 2010, 08:56 AM
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VAT refund: Denmark, Norway
I am confused… flying into Copenhagen, few days there, then on a cruise to Norway, round-trip from Copenhagen, flying back to the US.
There are 2 types of refund: a form from the seller that I take to the customs in the airport? What about Norway? No airport involved.
Tax-free shopping, but the check must be cashed somewhere in Norway when I am on the ship?
Also, will there be a custom check leaving Denmark on a cruise? We’ll have very limited time in the airport going home.
Need “VAT for dummies” manual
There are 2 types of refund: a form from the seller that I take to the customs in the airport? What about Norway? No airport involved.
Tax-free shopping, but the check must be cashed somewhere in Norway when I am on the ship?
Also, will there be a custom check leaving Denmark on a cruise? We’ll have very limited time in the airport going home.
Need “VAT for dummies” manual
Mar 18th, 2010, 01:43 PM
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You must be planning to do a lot of shopping !!
I do not know about the VAT, but I do know that in 2008 Oslo beat out Tokoyo as the most expensive city in the world !!
I do not know about the VAT, but I do know that in 2008 Oslo beat out Tokoyo as the most expensive city in the world !!
Mar 18th, 2010, 01:58 PM
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This is why we are skipping Oslo
Let's see... 2 sons, 2 girlfriends, 2 parents, some close friends, and don't forget chocolates for co-workers. To get VAT refund we only need to spend 250 NOK that is like $50 - this is not much!
Let's see... 2 sons, 2 girlfriends, 2 parents, some close friends, and don't forget chocolates for co-workers. To get VAT refund we only need to spend 250 NOK that is like $50 - this is not much!
Mar 21st, 2010, 12:31 PM
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Mar 21st, 2010, 07:24 PM
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Non, I found that website, and came here to ask questions as I didn't understand how exactly it works if I am on the cruise. Can you explain what that link says?
Will I have to find a ferry terminal? Will I be able to cash a check on the cruise ship? Will I be able to mail the form? Which out of the two choices is better?
Will I have to find a ferry terminal? Will I be able to cash a check on the cruise ship? Will I be able to mail the form? Which out of the two choices is better?
Mar 22nd, 2010, 12:16 PM
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Oh, somebody on another website posted this link, and it's the best explanation I could find anywhere, detailed and kinda step-by-step:
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/vat.htm
http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/vat.htm
