How to get a VAT tax refund for shopping in Da Nang, Vietnam?

Not every store participates in the tax refund system — check in advance whether a specific shop offers it. Small purchases (like a pack of beer) typically don't qualify due to minimum spending requirements.

Lotte Mart supermarket has a dedicated counter labeled 'tax refund for non-residents' — there's often a line, with people waiting with full shopping carts. This service is available specifically to non-residents of Vietnam.

At supermarkets like Go (formerly Big C), the cashier may issue a VAT refund receipt, but not every location has an actual refund counter — often you get the receipt at one store but need to claim the refund at a separate tax refund point.