If you are a member of a diplomatic mission or consular post based in the EU, you need a certificate of VAT exemption (151 form) to get a VAT refund. Please contact your institution's tax department for more information about where to get a form.

⚠️ British Diplomats can not get back VAT on purchases made in Belgium

Vice versa, Belgian Diplomats can not get back VAT on purchases made in the UK. For more information please contact [email protected].

⚠️ For items purchased in Belgian stores:

You must contact a Tax-Refund Operator licensed by the Belgian Ministry of Finance to process VAT refund claims for Diplomatic purchases. Licensed parties include Nuvoni and Forax.

✅ Individuals working at VAT-exempt institutions in the Netherlands: 

Certificates for VAT exemption for individuals working at VAT-exempt institutions in the Netherlands can be obtained from Team IFB. Email: [email protected]