Non-EU means your embassy's home country isn't part of the EU.
In Hungary, VAT (ÁFA) and excise tax refunds for non-EU embassies, diplomatic missions, and their accredited personnel are administered by the ) in coordination with the .
National Tax and Customs Administration (NAV – KAVIG)
Address: 1077 Budapest, Dob u. 75-81
Postal address: 1410 Budapest, Pf. 138
Phone: (00 36) 06-1/461-3300
Fax: 461-1985
E-mail: kavig@nav.gov.hu
Website: https://nav.gov.hu/
Working Hour: Monday: 08:00 – 16:15, Wednesday: 08:00 – 16:15, Thursday: 08:00 – 12:00
MFAT (KKM – Protocol Department)
Address: Budapest, Nagy Imre tér 4, 1027
Postal address: 1027 Budapest, Bem rakpart 47., Hungary
Phone: +36 1 458 1360
Fax: +36 1 212 5918 (Central Ministry Fax)
E-mail: kprotocol@mfa.gov.hu
Website: http://www.kulugyminiszterium.hu/dtwebe/Irodak.aspx
Working Hour: Tuesday: 09:00 – 12:00, and Thursday: 09:00 – 12:00
Legal basis and what’s covered
The refund covers VAT (and excise tax) paid on goods and services bought in Hungary, Diplomatic Staff & Dependants 600,000 HUF, Fuel: Up to 2,000 liters, Spirits / Alcohol: Up to 150 liters, Tobacco: Up to 25,000 cigarettes, /person / year,
How to Get a VAT Refund for Diplomats
1. Documentation Needed
- Standard Form (
IDIPL): The official NAV tax refund application form for diplomatic representations and their staff. - Exemption Certificate (Mentességi igazolás): Must be filled out and certified/countersigned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Protocol Department) to verify diplomatic status and reciprocity.
- Invoices: Original invoices clearly itemizing the VAT paid in Hungary.
2. Submission Channel
- Electronic Filing: Submitted via the electronic filing system (Ügyfélkapu+ or Cégkapu)
- Physical Office: KAVIG – Foreign Tax Refund Department).
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