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Is there duty free at Eurostar Paris?

In the Eurostar departure lounge you will find the following facilities: Free wi-fi for 20 minutes. Tax refund facility. Duty free shop.



Yes, there is a duty-free shopping experience available for Eurostar passengers at Paris Gare du Nord, but it functions differently than a typical airport setup. Since the United Kingdom left the European Union, "tax-free" shopping has returned for travelers moving between the UK and the EU. After you clear French customs and British passport control within the Eurostar terminal, you will find a dedicated "Relay" or "Duty Free" shop in the departure lounge. Here, you can purchase spirits, wine, tobacco, perfumes, and luxury cosmetics at duty-free prices. It is important to note that the selection is significantly smaller than what you would find at Charles de Gaulle Airport, but it covers the essentials. Additionally, travelers who have made high-value purchases in Paris before arriving at the station can use the "PABLO" tax-refund kiosks located just before the customs area to claim back the VAT (Value Added Tax). Because you are entering the UK, you must still adhere to the standard UK customs allowances for alcohol and tobacco to avoid paying extra duties upon arrival at London St. Pancras.

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Departing from Paris (Gare du Nord, 1st floor), Lille (Gare Lille Europe) or Brussels (Gare du Midi). Pass check-in and security control gates. Access the Eurostar boarding area and follow the signs “Détaxe – Tax Refund”.

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Eurostar passengers require a valid passport or identity card. You will pass through UK, French, Dutch or Belgian customs depending on the journey you are undertaking.

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There's no weight limit on your luggage, meaning you can bring every little essential with you. All we ask is that you're able to transport your bags safely on and off the train and that they're stored out of harm's way in our dedicated areas.

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More prohibited items Unlicensed firearms, including replicas and de-activated firearms. Imitation or toy guns that have the appearance of a genuine weapon. Ammunition of any calibre and in any quantity.

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Yes. Train journeys are thirsty work, so we have all your food and drink needs covered. Eurostar Café offers a wide range of meals, snacks and drinks. If you are travelling in Premium, a catering service at your seat is included with your booking.

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The Eurostar requires passengers to wear face masks on board its services, unless they are exempt from wearing the coverings. The operator told ITV News London face coverings will remain mandatory on board and in all of its stations in the UK as well as in Europe.

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Check that you have a clear page in your passport, as it will need to be stamped with your travel date when you're travelling to and from the EU.

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The check-in procedure for Eurostar train journeys takes roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, and depending on the class you're travelling in, it's recommended that you arrive at least 90 minutes before your Eurostar train leaves.

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All Eurostar tickets include a specific reserved seat, and initially you'll be allocated seats. When you buy tickets at www.eurostar.com, you can change your allocated seats by clicking Change seats after payment and selecting specific seats from a numbered seating plan.

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Where to buy duty-free goods in Paris. Many shops offer tax-refund services. Aéroports de Paris shops : two Parisian airports, Orly et Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, each have several dozen duty-free shops (Perfume, Cosmetics, Wines and Spirits, Tobacco, Gastronomy and Confectionery).

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As a non-EU resident, if you purchase duty-free items in France to take back to your home country, you are eligible for reimbursement of the VAT.

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The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. France will reimburse between 12% and 12% of the amount you spend during your trip on products subject to standard VAT rates.

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Food is permitted on any Eurostar train. There are no restrictions about which sort of food you can bring on board, but please be considerate of other passengers and don't take strong-smelling food on board. On intercapital and daytime ski trains; each traveller can take 4 bottles or cans of beer, or 1 bottle of wine.

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The EU isn't a country. So you go through immigration when you fly from the UK to France.

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