PATIENT QUESTION
Can foreigners get a tax refund on cosmetic treatment in Korea?
SHORT ANSWER
Korea has run a VAT refund scheme for foreign patients on certain cosmetic procedures at registered clinics, but its terms and dates have changed over time. Ask the clinic whether a refund applies before you pay.
Dr. Yang Jung-hwa, MD — board-certified dermatologist, Seoul National University
The detail
If eligible, keep your receipt and refund documents and claim at the airport refund counter before departure.
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