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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.
I made this page so travelers can follow and search the latest eligible hotels without having to navigate the MCST notice board in Korean, find the right announcement, download the XLSX file, and search the spreadsheet manually. 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.
Data refresh: this site checks for updated MCST notice data once a week, on Saturday morning.
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.
Quarter Comparison
Each MCST Excel file is an absolute list, not incremental update files. Compare two quarters directly, then hide unchanged hotels to focus on movement.
Historical Statistics
Explore the full loaded MCST history by year and quarter. These figures are separate from the two-quarter comparison.
Report an Issue
Use this for website bugs, incorrect hotel data, broken source links, or other corrections. This form is not for general travel or tax questions.