To make shopping in Istanbul even more pleasant and to return home, Tax-Free - the amount of the value-added tax, it is necessary to take care of it in advance . For this you need to make purchases in the shops and shopping centers that are part of this system, as indicated by the Tax-Free index or Global Refund on their doors . If such a sticker is not visible - check with the seller . That will give you the necessary information and fill a special check for the purchased goods . Without it you will not be able to return the money from you . You need your passport data to complete it . Then, before departure, with documents, check and things (clean and with unmarked price tags), you go to a customs post with a sign Tax-Freе . There after the inspection, the invoice will be stamped and sent to the Tax Free Cash Refund, where you will receive 8-13% of the amount of VAT paid. . As a rule, money is returned in lira, less often in dollars and at not too profitable rate . If there is time to spare, you can get money at home, not later than 3 months after purchase, or on a second visit to Istanbul during the same period .