Those of you who are about to leave abroad are probably enjoying the excitement before your trip. Another great thing about traveling abroad is that you can purchase goods at low prices at duty-free shops. Internet duty-free shops usually offer better discounts than offline duty-free shops. This is because they provide discount coupons or reward points through various events. We will guide you on tips for purchasing items at online duty-free shops and how to receive delivery of items.
internet duty free shop
type
There are Shilla, Shinsegae, Lotte, and Dongwha duty-free shops. They operate both offline and online duty-free shops.
Available date for duty-free purchase
You can purchase it 60 to 90 days before departure. Each duty-free shop has different regulations, so check in advance.
How to get discounts at online duty free shops
Most internet duty-free shops give you points when you enter your passport information and departure date. You can also accumulate points through attendance check events, etc. We also hold time sales at different times to sell items at special prices. If you have always wanted an item but hesitated because of the price, check out online duty-free shops before your trip.
Summary of how to use
1. Sign up or log in to an internet duty-free shop
2. Register departure information
3. Purchase duty-free goods
4. Pick up duty-free items at the airport
5. Customs declaration upon entry
How to use
1. Visit an internet duty-free shop
Visit the internet duty-free shop of your choice and complete registration or login.
2. Register departure information
Almost all duty-free shops are holding events that give you points when you register your departure information. You can change your departure information even after purchasing the product, so don’t worry and just fill out the information. If you wish to change your information, please contact customer service at least two days prior to the delivery date.
3. Purchase duty-free goods
When purchasing duty-free goods, it is a good idea to take advantage of savings or discount benefits as much as possible. The purchase price of duty-free products varies slightly depending on the exchange rate. Therefore, checking the exchange rate in advance and purchasing at the right time is one way to save money.
4. Pick up duty-free items at the airport
If I purchase an item from an online duty-free shop, where can I receive it? You can pick it up at the airport on the day of departure. Due to tax evasion issues, duty-free goods, whether purchased offline or online, can only be delivered at the airport. If you want to receive duty-free goods, it is recommended that you arrive at the airport well in advance of your flight departure time. When there are a lot of people leaving the country, there is a long line at the duty-free goods delivery area. When purchasing duty-free goods online, the location of the pick-up area is usually provided via KakaoTalk. After completing the procedures on the day of departure and entering the departure hall, go to the relevant online duty-free shop and receive the purchased items.
caution
You may unpack the delivered items and place them in your cabin baggage. One thing to note is that when purchasing liquids, do not open the sealed packaging. It is prohibited to bring liquids exceeding 100ml on board. It’s okay if it’s sealed, so you can leave it as is and unpack it after the plane arrives.
5. Declaration of duty-free goods
If you bring back to Korea a product you purchased when leaving the country, you must declare it as a duty-free product. If you purchase items worth more than USD 800, or if you purchase more than 30ml of perfume, 10 packs of cigarettes, or 3 bottles of alcohol, you are also eligible to declare duty-free goods.
Purchasing duty-free goods is another pleasure of traveling. Buy the item you’ve been eyeing at a low price and have a nice trip.