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Singapore GST Refund Calculator
Enter what you spend at each shop. We'll check the S$100 minimum and estimate the GST you can claim back at Changi.
Tourists can claim back Singapore's 9% GST on goods when they spend more than S$100 at a participating shop, according to the Singapore Tourism Board. The refund is 9/109 of the GST-inclusive price, about 8.3%, so S$500 of shopping returns about S$41 before any operator fee. Claim at the eTRS kiosks at Changi before you fly.
Frequently asked questions
How much GST can tourists get back in Singapore?
The GST included in what you paid: at 9% GST that's 9/109 of a GST-inclusive price, about 8.3%. On a S$500 purchase that's about S$41, less any fee charged by the refund operator.
What is the minimum spend for a GST refund?
The Singapore Tourism Board says you can claim if you spend more than S$100 at participating shops. By our information, up to three same-day receipts from the same shop can be combined to reach it.
How do I claim the GST refund?
Ask for an eTRS tax-free form when you pay, showing your passport, then claim at the eTRS self-help kiosks at Changi Airport before check-in or immigration, ready to show your purchases if asked.
Are there fees on the GST refund?
Refund operators may deduct an administrative fee, and refunds to a card can involve currency conversion. Our calculator lets you set a fee to see what you'll actually receive.
How accurate is this calculator?
The 9% rate and S$100 minimum come from the Singapore Tourism Board. Receipt-combining rules and fees are our estimates; check with the shop and at the eTRS kiosk.
Sources and how current this is
Fares, rates and norms come from the official sources below unless marked as an estimate, and were checked in November 2026. Operators change prices, so check the source before you rely on a number.
- Visit Singapore — Essential travel information — tourists can claim a refund of the 9% GST when spending over S$100 at participating shops
Best estimates (not official)
Where no official figure was available, we use our best estimate from published reports, operator sites, reviews and traveler reports. These are marked "est." in the tools above; treat them as a guide, not a quote.
- Combining up to three same-day receipts from one shop — IRAS eTRS rules as reported
- Operator fees — refund operators may deduct a fee; set your own figure
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