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Due to the fact that Venice is one of the touristiest cities in the world, there are no many shopping bargains to be found. Most fashion shops are the ones that can be found all over Italy, but there a few unique gifts and souvenirs that exist only in Venice and are made here, such as carnival masks, Murano glass and crystal and hand painted fabrics.
Some of the good shopping areas are Campo San Bartolomio and Rialto where you can find a wide choice of traditional and not very expensive souvenirs and gifts. Shoe and clothing shops are located between the Rialto Bridge and San Polo. Many jewellery and glass shops are located at Piazza San Marco area, but as it is the touristiest place in the city, all shops around here are pretty expensive.
The VAT can be reclaimed by visitors from outside the EU as long as the purchase exceeds € 154,94 (VAT included) and was purchased at one store on the same day. In order to do that, you have to ask in the store for an invoice containing the description of goods, the personal data of the non European resident as well as the particulars of his passport or of any such equivalent document. At the airport your purchased items need to be taken to the customs clearance. In order to get the VAT refund, the Invoice should be sent back to the seller within four months. Refund will be sent in the method of your choice. Should the seller not receive the invoice in time, he shall be hold responsible by the state for the payment of VAT initially deducted from the purchase, therefore, please do not forget this last act. The invoice doesn’t need postage; all you need to do is drop it in a mailbox at the airport.
Customs Information Line: +39 06 50246061
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