1. Spend at least ₩15,000 in a single transaction
To qualify for Korea's tourist VAT refund at Olive Young, your receipt total after store discounts must be at least ₩15,000 (and under ₩1,000,000 per transaction for instant checkout deduction).
How to Get an Instant Tax Refund at Olive Young Korea
Step-by-step guide to claiming immediate VAT tax refunds at Olive Young stores in Myeongdong, Hongdae, Seongsu, and Gangnam.
2. Present your physical passport at checkout
Show your original physical passport to the cashier or scan it at the self-checkout kiosk before paying. Mobile photos of passports are not accepted by the Korea Customs terminal.
3. Pay the tax-deducted amount directly
Most Olive Young stores in Myeongdong, Hongdae, Seongsu, Gangnam, and Insadong support Instant Tax Refund. About 6% to 7% VAT is deducted immediately from your payment total.
4. Keep receipts if instant refund is unavailable
If a smaller neighborhood branch issues a Tax Refund slip instead of an instant discount, scan the slip at the kiosk at Incheon or Gimpo Airport before departure.