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Hotel VAT Refund Basics
This checker uses MCST official hotel eligibility notices. Final refund handling still happens through the hotel and refund operator.
Hotel VAT Refund Basics
This checker uses MCST official hotel eligibility notices. Final refund handling still happens through the hotel and refund operator.
I made this page because hotel booking sites often show names that do not exactly match the official Korean government list. This tool makes it easier to check the current MCST eligibility data, compare past batches, and open the original source notice before booking or claiming a refund.
Disclaimer
This is an unofficial lookup tool, not a government service and not tax advice. It summarizes public MCST notice data to help with checking, but refund eligibility and claim handling can depend on your stay dates, payment details, hotel process, refund operator rules, and current government guidance. Always confirm with the hotel, the refund operator, and the official source notice before relying on a result.
What This Checks
Whether a hotel appears in the current MCST list for the foreign tourist accommodation VAT refund special provision.
Typical Claim Flow
- Confirm the hotel is designated for your stay period.
- Pay the hotel directly and ask for the hotel tax refund form/checklist.
- Claim through the refund counter, kiosk, or operator before departure.
Batch Changelog
Compare official MCST batches to see which hotels were added or removed.
Batch Changelog
Compare official MCST batches to see which hotels were added or removed.