Visitor Rebate Program
The Visitor Rebate Program allows business and leisure visitors to Canada to claim a rebate on the GST and the HST paid for accommodation in Canada and for most consumer goods purchased and removed from Canada.
Delivered by: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Eligibility Information
- Rebate for the GST or HST paid on accommodation that are provided for periods of continuous occupancy up to a maximum of one month.
- Rebate for the GST or HST paid on goods removed from Canada within 60 days of purchase.
- Rebate claim must be made within one year of the date the goods were exported or the accommodation paid for.
- The total value of receipts must be at least $200 before taxes and each individual receipt for eligible goods must be at least $50 before taxes.
- Other criteria may apply.
Application Information
- Original receipts with proof of export must be presented when making a claim.
- Claims for amounts over $500 must be mailed to the Summerside Tax Centre.
- Claims for an immediate cash rebate of up to $500 can be made in person at participating Canadian duty-free shops.
- Application forms are also available at participating land-border duty-free shops, travel agencies, tourist information centres, major hotels, by telephone and through the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's Canadian Diplomatic and Consular Services.
- Application Form
Dates and Deadlines
- The processing time for applications sent by mail is approximately four to six weeks.
- It is proposed that this program will be eliminated on April 1st, 2007.
Contact Information
- General Inquiries: 1 800 668-4748
- TTY: 1 800 665-0354
- E-mail: visitors@ccra-adrc.gc.ca
