Medical Tax Refund Calculator
Foreign visitors can reclaim part of the VAT (value-added tax) on eligible cosmetic medical treatments at government-registered clinics. The clinic issues a refund document; you receive the refund at the airport kiosk or via a licensed refund operator. Typical refund is around 7–8% of the treatment amount.
- 1 Receive treatment at a registered clinic that supports medical tax refund.
- 2 Ask the clinic to issue a medical tax-refund receipt (bring your passport).
- 3 Claim your refund at an airport refund kiosk or through the clinic’s refund operator before departure.
Medical Tax Refund Calculator
Foreign visitors may reclaim part of the VAT on eligible cosmetic medical treatments at registered clinics. Enter your treatment amount for an estimate.
This is an informational estimate only, not tax or financial advice. Tax refunds are processed by the clinic and a licensed refund operator.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax can I get back? +
Roughly 7–8% of the treatment amount in most cases, after operator fees. Use the calculator above for an estimate. The exact amount depends on the clinic and refund operator.
Which treatments qualify? +
Eligible cosmetic/medical treatments at clinics that participate in the foreign-patient medical tax-refund scheme. Confirm eligibility with the clinic before treatment.
What do I need to claim it? +
Your passport and the medical tax-refund receipt issued by the clinic. Claim before you leave Korea, at the airport or via the clinic’s refund operator.