Looking to shop overseas but at an affordable price? Duty Free Shop is the answer! By shopping here, you don't need to pay taxes like in regular stores. From perfume, cosmetics, imported food, to souvenirs, you can take everything home at an affordable price.So what are the requirements for shopping at an Airport Duty Free Shop? How do you do it? Check out the full explanation below!

Requirements for shopping at airportduty free shops

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To be able to shop at a Duty Free Shop, you must meet the following requirements. Please read carefully!

‍1. Must have an international flight ticket

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2. Must show passport

The requirement to shop at the Airport Duty Free Shop, besides a flight ticket, is that you also need to show your passport. The passport is used for identity verification and also to record your duty-free shopping allocation. This is quite important, so prepare your passport before entering!

3. Adhering to shopping limits

Although the prices are affordable, don't go overboard when shopping at the Duty Free Shop. This is because there is an Indonesian duty-free quota that you must adhere to, and if you exceed the limit, you may be charged import duty when you arrive at the airport.

For certain items, the limits are quite clearly defined, such as a maximum of 2 liters of alcoholic beverages, up to 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco, and perfume is limited to 200 ml per person. In addition, there is also a value limit for general goods such as cosmetics, food, or accessories, which is usually around USD 500 per person. To be safe, do not exceed the shopping limit.

4. Purchases must be made in the international area

As a note, the Duty Free Shop at the airport is usually located in the airside area, which is the area after you pass through immigration checks. So make sure you shop in the correct area, because duty free stores can only be accessed by passengers who have passed immigration and are ready to proceed to the international departure gate. This is also the reason why escorts or domestic passengers cannot enter this area because access is specifically for international passengers only.

5. Meeting the minimum age

Another requirement that must also be met for certain goods such as alcohol or cigarettes is the minimum age. To be able to buy these items, make sure you are 18 or 21 years old, depending on the country's policy.

6. Following the 100 ml liquid rule

Finally, the requirement to shop at a Duty Free Shop is to comply with the 100 ml liquid rule. For liquid cosmetics, perfume, or drinks you buy at duty free, these items are usually allowed to bypass the 100 ml liquid limit rule as long as they are stored in a duty free sealed bag.

However, it is best not to open the seal until you arrive at your final destination, especially if you have a transit flight, because once the seal is opened, the item may be considered to violate the liquid rule and potentially be confiscated at the next security check.

How to shop at airport duty free shops

Now you know the requirements for shopping at the airport Duty Free Shop. If you have understood and met all of them, you can start shopping. Here's how!

‍1. Enter the airside area

2. Visit the Duty Free Shop you want and choose items

After entering the airside area, you are free to visit the duty free store you want. You can buy perfume, cosmetics, chocolate, electronic goods, and so on, according to your preference. Make sure your purchases do not exceed the quota so you are not subject to additional taxes.

3. Prepare your passport and boarding pass when paying

When paying, you simply hand over your passport and boarding pass because these two documents are usually requested by the officer to verify your identity and ensure that the transaction you are carrying out is truly related to an international flight.

4. Ask for a duty free sealed bag for liquid items

If you buy perfume or drinks that are more than 100 ml, make sure to ask for a duty free sealed bag. Also, do not open it until you reach your destination, especially if you are transiting. Because opening the seal can cause the goods to be confiscated at the next security check, as previously explained.

5. Continue your journey to the gate

After finishing shopping, you can go directly to the departure gate while carrying your shopping items without having to worry about liquid checks.

Well, those were the requirements and how to shop at the airport Duty Free Shop. Make the most of this opportunity to get quality goods at friendly prices!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can duty free shops be accessed by domestic flight ticket holders?

No. Airport duty free shops can only be accessed by passengers who have international flight tickets.

2. Is shopping at airportduty free shopstax-free?

Passengers who purchase items at duty free shops are not subject to tax and import duty.

3. What items are sold at duty free shops?

Examples of items sold at duty free shops include perfume, electronic goods, cigarettes, cosmetics, and alcoholic beverages.