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GST refunds for visitors to Jersey

​​​​​​GST visitor refund scheme

Jersey's goods and services tax (GST) is charged on most sales, but visitors may be able to claim it back on purchases that total​ more than​ ÂŁ100. 

If you want to claim back GST, check that the store is part of the refund scheme.

​Using the approved scheme

​​To get a GST refund from a store which is part of the ​scheme:

​Claiming a refund

To claim a refund, you must:

  • ​​be a visitor to Jersey
  • buy ​goods on which you can claim a refund totalling in excess of ÂŁ100 with a single approved retailer, on the same day
  • leave Jersey with the goods within 1 month of the date of purchase
  • leave Jersey on a scheduled flight operated by a commercial airline or scheduled ferry operated by a commercial shipping line (you cannot claim a GST refund if you leave by private boat or private aircraft)

​​When you depart, get an export validation at a Global Blue kiosk with your passport or approved ID (for example UK driving licence or French ID card) and original payment receipts. Global Blue kiosks are located​ after security in departures at Jersey Airport and in the Elizabeth ferry terminal.​


​Goods that you can't claim a refund on

You can't claim a GST refund for:​

  • ​goods on which no GST has been charged, for example because the goods are purchased from a retailer who is not GST registered
  • goods bought from a business which is not an approved business
  • services including​ acco​mmodation, vehicle rental, catering and tour services
  • goods that have been consumed or part consumed in Jersey, such as alcohol, confectionery, perfume, and so on
  • tobacco and vapes
  • fuel
  • any goods which are exported with the intention to re-import them at a future date​

​Definition of a visitor for GST​​

A visitor to Jersey is someone who:

  • is not resident in Jersey
  • at the time of any claim has been present in Jersey, and intends to be present in Jersey, for no more than 60 days in that calendar year​
  • is not a member of the flight or cabin crew of the aircraft on which they are departing from Jersey
  • is 16 years of age or above at the time of purchase of the goods
  • registers with the approved scheme​
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