France will reimburse between 12% and 12% of the amount you spend during your trip on products subject to standard VAT rates. The minimum purchase threshold is 100 EUR. On this page, by entering the amount you spent, you can find out approximately how much of a VAT refund you can get.

In France, the standard Value Added Tax (VAT) is 20%, but tourists do not receive the full 20% back as a refund. After administrative fees and commissions from tax-refund providers (like Planet or Global Blue), travelers typically recover between 10% and 13% of the total purchase price. To be eligible in 2026, you must be a non-EU resident, over 16 years old, and spend at least €100.01 in a single store on the same day. At the time of purchase, you must request a "Tax-Free Form" and present your passport. Before leaving the EU from a French airport like CDG, you must validate these forms at a PABLO kiosk or with a customs officer. While the "theoretical" maximum refund is about 16.6% (since the tax is 20% of the pre-tax price), the service fees mean you should realistically expect roughly €12 back for every €100 spent on luxury goods, electronics, or fashion.