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Can I get a VAT refund at the airport while exiting Thailand on a DTV visa?

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Sep 26, 2025

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Does anyone have experience successfully (or not) collecting VAT refunds at the airport exiting on a DTV visa?

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Several users shared their experiences regarding VAT refunds while exiting Thailand on a DTV visa. One user successfully obtained a VAT refund after purchasing a phone, indicating that the process is straightforward: you need to show your passport and provide the VAT slip at the airport's VAT desk for your refund. Other commenters have mentioned similar experiences.

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I did, made a trip to KL on my 6 month run and bought a phone few days before, dtv doesn't come into it, just buy whatever it is your buying, show them your passport, they'll give you a vat slip, take to vat desk at airport and get your refund.

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Someone posted they did, it should be in the threads.

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