Via Catarina
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shops in Via Catarina
4 shops • 4 brands • All VAT refund eligible
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
Stradivarius
Fast Fashion
Stradivarius Via Catarina Shopping
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina 312 a 350
4000-443 Porto
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Women's fashion in city center mall
Primark
Fast Fashion
Primark Via Catarina
📍 Rua de Santa Catarina 312 a 350
4000-443 Porto
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Budget fashion in downtown shopping center
Why Shop in Via Catarina with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
40+ 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
Shop by Category
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 Via Catarina, 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 Via Catarina, 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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