Porto
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Porto
Discover VAT refund shopping in Porto. Explore charming boutiques and international brands. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
25 shopping districts • 1475+ tax-free shops
Rua de Santa Catarina
Main shopping street with Portuguese brands
ExploreBolhão
Historic market area with local shops
ExploreRibeira
Riverside area with souvenir shops
ExploreCedofeita
Design district with independent boutiques
ExploreGalerias Paris
Trendy area with alternative fashion
ExploreVia Catarina
Shopping center on main street
ExploreNorteShopping
Large shopping center in northern Porto
ExploreArrábidaShopping
Shopping center south of Porto
ExploreFeatured Shops in Porto
14 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
Zara
Fast Fashion
Zara Porto Santa Catarina
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina
4000-443 Porto
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Flagship store on Porto's main shopping street
H&M
Fast Fashion
H&M Rua Santa Catarina
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina 312 a 350
4000-443 Porto
🕒 10:00 - 20:00
Large store on main pedestrian shopping street
Mango
Fast Fashion
Mango Via Catarina Shopping
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina 312 a 350
4000-443 Porto
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95-store shopping center in city center
Massimo Dutti
Fast Fashion
Massimo Dutti Via Catarina
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina 312 a 350
4000-443 Porto
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Premium Inditex brand in downtown mall
Bershka
Fast Fashion
Bershka Rua Santa Catarina
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina 111-119
4000-443 Porto
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Young fashion on main shopping street
Pull&Bear
Fast Fashion
Pull&Bear Rua Santa Catarina
📍 Rua Santa Catarina 156
4000-451 Porto
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Casual fashion on pedestrian street
Why Shop in Porto with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
1475+ 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 Portugal
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
Portugal 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%. When shopping in Porto, 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
- 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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