I purchased a luxury item in Shandong using the refund-upon-purchase service and initially planned to depart from Qingdao Jiaodong Airport. But I will now be departing from Shanghai instead. Am I still eligible to keep the tax refund?

Q: I purchased a luxury item in Shandong using the refund-upon-purchase service and initially planned to depart from Qingdao Jiaodong Airport. But I will now be departing from Shanghai instead. Am I still eligible to keep the tax refund?

A: Yes. The refund-upon-purchase service supports cross-regional recognition. After receiving an instant refund in Shandong, you can depart from other designated ports like Shanghai or Beijing for final verification. There's no need to worry about changing your departure port.

According to the latest policy, the departure time limit for overseas visitors applying for this service has been extended to 28 days from the day of application, allowing for greater flexibility in your travel schedule.

(Information updated in July 2026)