Tax-free shopping in Japan is now even more convenient with the introduction of the “tax-free QR code” function. Visitors to Japan can now pre-register their passport information on the “Visit Japan Web” website to facilitate tax exemption and tax refund procedures. This eliminates the need to carry a physical passport for tax-free consumption. To use the tax-free QR code, simply show it at a store that accepts it and enjoy tax-free shopping. Note that the code cannot be in the form of a screenshot, and the period of validity is only 24 hours. Eligible individuals include those with foreign nationalities, except for Japan, and a status of residence of “Temporary Visitor,” “Diplomat,” or “Official Service.”
Tax-free/Passport tax-free in Japan｜Looking at the bombings at Narita and Haneda airports in Japan, you can see how exaggerated the number of Japanese tourists are following switching off, and I believe there are a lot of Hong Kong people among them. At present, when entering Japan, everyone will register “Visit Japan Web” in advance, and the “tax-free QR code” function will be updated in April. When shopping in Japan for tax-free consumption, you finally don’t need to carry your Passport, which is very convenient.
One of the things that Japanese shopping must do is to bring a Passport to deal with tax exemption and tax refund. Sometimes you are afraid of losing your passport because of this. Starting today, Japan’s “Visit Japan Web” has added a “tax-free QR code” function, which allows travelers to pre-register Passport information to facilitate tax exemption and tax refund procedures.
Visit Japan Web official website(Click here to enter)
Steps to register “Tax Free QR Code” on “Visit Japan Web”
After completing the above registration steps, as long as you show the QR Code at a store that accepts the “tax-free QR code”, you can be tax-free, and you don’t need to show your physical Passport. Passengers should note that when using the “tax-free QR code”, it cannot be in the form of a screenshot. At the same time, the period of the “tax-free QR code” is only 24 hours, and you must register once more when the time limit ends.
What is “Tax Free QR Code”?
Can be used for shopping at duty-free shops (excluding duty-free shops at airports). If you register in advance, you can shop and get tax-free by scanning the QR code at the duty-free shop without showing your passport to the clerk.
For details, please see:https://bit.ly/3ZG74nm
How to register “Tax Free QR Code”?
Who is eligible for the “Tax Free QR Code”?
Those who hold a foreign nationality (other than Japan) and have a status of residence of “Temporary Visitor”, “Diplomat” or “Official Service”
For details, please see:https://bit.ly/3ZG74nm
In conclusion, the new “tax-free QR code” function on Japan’s “Visit Japan Web” is a game-changer for tax-free shopping in Japan. No longer do travelers have to worry regarding carrying their physical Passport for tax exemption and refund procedures. With this new function, simply pre-register your Passport information and show the QR code at stores that accept it for tax-free shopping. It’s easy, convenient, and saves you the hassle of carrying extra documents. Take advantage of this new feature on your next trip to Japan and enjoy tax-free shopping without any worries.