1. Tax refund: use « PABLO » at the airport
An automated visa to perform the tax refund formalities for purchases bought in France.
At the time of the purchase, the retailer gives a VAT refund form signed by the retailer and
the buyer featuring PABLO logo and barcode. The traveler needs to certify the form at a
PABLO kiosk to obtain the electronic certification. At the PABLO kiosk, the «Ok form
validated » that appears at the end of the transaction, is the equivalent of a Customs stamp.
There is no need to then mail the form to the retailer.
The PABLO optical barcode reader are available in CDG, Orly South, Nice, Lyon, Marseille,
and Geneva. PABLO kiosks are usually located near a customs office.
PABLO process
Presentation of the VAT refund form
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Validation
In case of refusal contact customs
Baggage check in
= customs stamp
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2. Conditions Obtain the tax refund You must be Eligible goods
When you make your purchase the retailer will give you a VAT refund form signed by the retailer and yourself. Before checking your luggage, you must present the goods and the form together for certification by Customs at the time of your final departure from the European Union.
You must be able to provide proof of requirements at the time of purchase:
identity papers
ticket
goods
VAT refund form
As from 1 January 2014, all VAT refund forms will be issued using the PABLO system.
You must be
a resident in a country outside the European Union at the date of purchase
be over the age of 16
and visit France for less than 6 months
Eligible goods
goods purchased for exportation (outside European Union)
goods purchased as retail purchases not be for business purposes
The total value of your purchases (including
VAT) at a single shop on the same day must be
strictly over €175. The formality must be completed
before the end of the third month following the
month when goods were purchased.
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3. Advantages The PABLO system allows to carry out the tax refund
formalities faster by the simple presentation of the VAT tax
refund form to a kiosk.
The traveler then obtains the immediate repayment of the
VAT of exchange.
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