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Am I eligible for tax free shopping?
Am I eligible for tax free shopping?
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Written by Rei
Updated over 2 months ago

Non-Residents with Foreign Nationality

You are eligible for tax-free shopping if you meet any of the following conditions:

  1. You hold one of these residence statuses:

    • Temporary Visitors (within 6 months of entry)

    • Diplomatic

    • Official

  2. You entered Japan with a landing permit, such as:

    • Landing permit for crew members

    • Landing permit for boat tourists
      (e.g., airline crew members, cruise passengers, etc.)
      (Eligibility applies within 6 months of entry.)

  3. You are U.S. military personnel with a SOFA stamp.

Note: Holders of Diplomatic, Official, or SOFA stamps remain eligible for tax exemption even if more than six months have passed since their entry into Japan.


Non-Residents with Japanese Nationality

You are eligible for tax-free shopping if:

  • You have lived outside Japan for two or more years, which can be verified with a residence certificate or family register.

  • You have re-entered Japan within six months, as confirmed by a return seal.

  • Your registered domicile land number is stated.

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