Tax free shopping
In cooperation with Global Blue we offer tax free shopping. Here you find information about who and how to get tax refund when shopping at Thon Senter Sandvika.
1 Go Shopping
Go shopping and while paying, present your PASSPORT/ID CARD and remember to ask for a Global Blue Tax Free Form. With Global Blue Tax Free service you can save 12-19% on all your purchases.
Here's what you need to know to shop Tax Free
- Norway VAT rates:
- 25% Regular Goods
- 15% Food Stuff
- How much you need to spend:
- Minimum: 315 NOK
Who is eligible for tax free?
Shoppers who are permanent residents outside of Norway, Sweden, Finland or Denmark and shop for 315 NOK or more are eligible to shop Tax Free. Non Refundable goods:
- Fuel
- Books
- Vehicles
- Services
Please note that the minimum amount to be spent to receive the Tax Free refund is NOK 315.00 for regular goods with 25% VAT and NOK 290.00 for food stuff with 15% VAT. Refund paid is the VAT minus Global Blue’s service fee.
2 Get Export Validation and Receive your Tax Refund
When you leave Norway, please make sure to export validate your Tax Free form at a Refund Office.
Your Tax Free Form are export validated and refunded at the same place. Just present your Global Blue Tax Free form, your purchased goods and your passport/id-card and the refund will be paid to you.
Find the nearest Refund Office:
In Oslo near Sandvika you find tax free refund offices at:
- Oslo Airport Gardermoen next to check-in counter 8
- DFDS and cruise passengers: Oslo Cruise terminal
- Color Line: Refund will be paid to you at the reception on board
Global Blue have more than 30 Refund Office when leaving Norway. See full list of Refund Office.
Global Blue member?
In some shops you may scan your digital barcode at check-out. Your personal data will automatically be filled in on the Tax Free Form. Sign up for free today to simplify the Tax Free shopping process HERE