Eligibility for VAT Refund

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Eligibility for VAT Refund

I am a South Korean national currently residing in Abu Dhabi, holding a visa valid for over six months.

I am planning a one-week trip from Abu Dhabi to Prague, after which I will be flying from Prague Airport to Edinburgh. (Abu Dhabi > Prague > Edinburgh> London > Abu Dhabi) (23.Dec.2025 ~ 04.Jan.2026)

In this case, am I eligible for a 21% VAT refund on the purchase of an iPhone? It seems that the conditions are met, as Prague is in the EU and Edinburgh is in the UK (non-EU).

I would appreciate any guidance or advice you could provide! Thank you.

iPhone 11

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 5:46 PM

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Nov 24, 2025 6:08 PM in response to minimooni

This is a user-to-user forum, and can often help with technical questions.

Questions involving import and export and international tax laws and policies, not so much.

For information on Abu Dhabi and Czech tax policies, check with Abu Dhabi and Czech tax authorities, or with a tax advisor.

The iPhone warranty and any AppleCare coverage purchased is not international. You may be asked to return to the country of purchase for repairs.

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