Amsterdam
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Amsterdam
Discover VAT refund shopping in Amsterdam. From P.C. Hooftstraat to Nine Streets, explore Dutch design. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
25 shopping districts • 1825+ tax-free shops
Kalverstraat
Busy pedestrian shopping street
ExploreDe 9 Straatjes
Nine charming streets with independent boutiques
ExplorePC Hooftstraat
Luxury shopping street in museum quarter
ExploreUtrechtsestraat
Trendy street with independent boutiques
ExploreHaarlemmerdijk
Hip street with vintage and design shops
ExploreBijenkorf
Iconic department store on Dam Square
ExploreMagna Plaza
Shopping center in historic post office
ExploreLeidseplein
Entertainment area with fashion shops
ExploreFeatured Shops in Amsterdam
20 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Amsterdam
📍 Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat 140
1071 CA Amsterdam
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Newly renovated flagship store on Amsterdam's luxury avenue
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Amsterdam
📍 Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat 68
1071 CA Amsterdam
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French luxury on the Fifth Avenue of Amsterdam
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Amsterdam P.C. Hooftstraat
📍 P.C. Hooftstraat, 94
1071 CC Amsterdam
🕒 10:00 - 18:00
Flagship on Amsterdam's luxury shopping street
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Amsterdam
📍 P.C. Hooftstraat, 68
1071 CA Amsterdam
🕒 10:00 - 18:00
Full boutique on Amsterdam's luxury shopping street P.C. Hooftstraat
Gucci
Luxury Fashion
Gucci Amsterdam
📍 Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat 56-58
1071 CA Amsterdam
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Italian luxury boutique on PC Hooftstraat
Prada
Luxury Fashion
Prada Amsterdam
📍 P.C. Hooftstraat 142a
1071 CA Amsterdam
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Italian fashion house on luxury shopping street
Why Shop in Amsterdam with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
1825+ Tax-Free Stores
From luxury brands to local boutiques
Instant Refunds
No waiting weeks for your money back
Digital Process
Upload receipts, scan at airport, done
Pro-tips from your AI tax-free shopper
Before making a purchase
Request custom invoice
When making a purchase
Pay in local currency
After shopping
Upload the invoice & receipt
When leaving the EU
Scan barcode at point of departure (airport, port, train station)
VAT Refund Essentials for Netherlands
What you can (and can't) VAT refund
- Eligible items: Handbags, leather goods, clothing, shoes, electronics, jewelry, watches, beauty and makeup, sports equipment, apparel, souvenirs
- Not eligible: hotel stays, restaurants, transportation, alcohol, tobacco, second-hand items, airport duty-free purchases
Netherlands applies different VAT rates depending on the product category. Most physical goods like fashion, electronics, and beauty products are subject to the standard VAT rate of 21%. When shopping in Amsterdam, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: €50 (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: €50 in total purchase value
- Eligibility: Non-EU permanent residents, under 6-month stay, purchasing goods for personal use
- Time limits: 3 months to validate the barcode at point of departure + 6 months to claim
For Shoppers
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For Merchants
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