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How does the Global Refund GST Scheme work when I go shopping in Singapore?


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And what's the difference between that and the Premier GST Refund Scheme?

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From the Singapore Tourism web site:

A traveller, other than a person who is the holder of a work permit, employment pass, student pass, dependent pass or long-term pass, will be given GST relief on :

* New articles, souvenirs, gifts and food preparations (excluding intoxicating liquors and tobacco) , up to the following value if he has been away from Singapore:

o for less than 24 hours:
+ 18 years of age and above - S$50.00
+ below 18 years of age - nil

o for 24 hours or more but less than 48 hours:
+ 18 years of age and above - S$150.00
+ below 18 years of age - S$ 50.00

o for 48 hours or more:
+ 18 years of age and above - S$300.00
+ below 18 years of age - S$100.00


* In addition, if you are a bona fide traveller not below 18 years of age, have arrived from countries other than Malaysia and have spent 48 hours or more outside Singapore immediately before your arrival, you are granted the following duty-free concessions for liquors:
o 1 litre spirits (brandy, whisky, gin, rum, vodka, etc.)
o 1 litre wine, and
o 1 litre beer or stout or ale or porter. Source(s): http://www.customs.gov.sg/travel/travel1...

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