TL-008 · Shopping

Ask whether tax-free shopping is available — Korean

A shopping conversation for checking tax-free eligibility, passport requirements, and where to complete the procedure.

Quick answer
면세 가능한가요?
Meaning Is tax-free shopping available?
Myeonse ganeunghan gayo?

When to use it

Use this before or during a purchase when you want to know whether the store supports tax-free shopping.

Core phrases

면세 가능한가요?
Myeonse ganeunghan gayo?
Is tax-free shopping available?
여권이 필요한가요?
Yeogwoni piryohangayo?
Do I need my passport?
면세 절차는 어디에서 하나요?
Myeonse jeolchaneun eodieseo hanayo?
Where do I complete the tax-free procedure?

What you may hear

네, 여권을 보여주세요.
Ne, yeogwoneul boyeojuseyo.
Yes. Please show your passport.
이 매장에서는 면세가 되지 않습니다.
I maejangeseoneun myeonsega doeji anseumnida.
Tax-free shopping isn't available at this store.

How to respond

네, 여권 여기 있습니다.
Ne, yeogwon yeogi itseumnida.
Sure, here's my passport.
면세 카운터가 어디인가요?
Myeonse kaunteoga eodiingayo?
Where is the tax-free counter?

Mini conversation

You
면세 가능한가요?
Myeonse ganeunghan gayo?
Is tax-free shopping available?
Other person
네, 여권을 보여주세요.
Ne, yeogwoneul boyeojuseyo.
Yes. Please show your passport.
You
네, 여권 여기 있습니다.
Ne, yeogwon yeogi itseumnida.
Sure, here's my passport.

More natural

Ask where the procedure is handled as well as whether tax-free shopping is available.

Good to know

Tax-free eligibility and procedures vary by country, store, and date, so check the current rules.

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