Chiado
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Chiado
4 shops • 4 brands • All VAT refund eligible
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Lisbon Chiado
📍 Largo do Chiado, 9
1200-108 Lisbon
🕒 10:30 - 18:45
Only Hermès in Portugal, historic Chiado district location
Zara
Fashion & Accessories
Zara Chiado
📍 Rua Garrett, 1-9
1200-203 Lisbon
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Historic Chiado shopping district
H&M
Fashion & Accessories
H&M Rua do Carmo
📍 Rua do Carmo, 42
1200-094 Lisbon
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Connecting Rossio to Chiado
Mango
Fashion & Accessories
Mango Chiado
📍 Rua Garrett, 52
1200-205 Lisbon
🕒 10:00 - 21:00
Why Shop in Chiado with TravelMoney
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Digital Process
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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
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
France 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 23%. Lower rates apply to essential items such as medicine, pharmaceuticals, food, and books. When shopping in Chiado, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: €61.50 (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: €61.50 in total purchase value (can be across multiple merchants and purchases)
- 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
How It Works
- Shop: Request invoice to "Travel Money" + Paris address
- Upload: Invoice/receipt in app immediately
- Validate: Scan barcodes at point of departure before leaving (2+ hours notice)
- Claim: Up to 75% bigger refund vs typical stores
When Leaving the EU
When departing the EU from Chiado, scan the barcode on your TravelMoney app at your point of departure (airport, port, or train station).
Critical Success Factors
- Invoice must show "Travel Money" name + specific Paris address
- Complete app profile before departure
- Keep purchases in carry-on for inspection
- End trip in app 2+ hours before departure
For Shoppers
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For Merchants
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