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IVA refunds from DIAN

I am thinking of buying a new car which of course includes 20% IVA in the purchase price. As a tourist on a tourist visa I am aware of the new law which will refund the IVA when leaving the country to those visiting on a tourist visa. I never bothered with this in the past however now I am interested in learning about this law. Any information would be appreciated. Larry

By larryrn on Nov 9, 2008, 04:49 in Friendly Talkzone.

turnmeon (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 9, 2008, 08:42:

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jonas says on Nov 9, 2008, 08:48:

You will only get refunds on items that you are taking out of the country with you when leaving. You must show them at the airport.

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papiChulo says on Nov 9, 2008, 09:36:

I thought you can not buy a car on a tourist visa, has this changed?

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tomtom33 (☼Travelguide writer) says on Nov 9, 2008, 09:53:

You can buy a house when you have only a tourist VISA. Why couldn't you buy a car?

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papiChulo says on Nov 9, 2008, 09:56:

tomtom... don't know, I think its just what I have read on here for ages. Maybe I shouldn't believe what I read on PBH... ;)

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jonas says on Nov 9, 2008, 09:57:

at the coast you might have a problem buying the donkey with only a tourist visa but cars should be OK

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Monita Linda says on Nov 9, 2008, 11:34:

I think there is a $$$ limit, no?

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Gator says on Nov 9, 2008, 14:50:

Only certain items are exempt and the $$$$ is refunded at the airport.Purchases include clothing, shoes, perfumes, leather goods, CD's, liquor, food, toys, jewelry from Colombia and handmade traditional arts and crafts.Colombian emeralds et. al. To qualify for IVA, you have to buy 10 units of the same item. If it is less than 10 items, it doesn't apply. Hotel and restaurant tax is Not included. You can NOT be a dual citizen or a permanent resident. The paperwork is so massive and you have to wait three or four months. I doubt a dealer would sell you a car if you were not a citizen or a resident with a cédula. I think you would have problems acquiring the basic required insurance and with internal registration. Decreto 2925 effective 11 August 2008 covers this rebate

Other items are:

Confecciones
- Calzado
- Perfumes
- Marroquineria
- Discos compactos
- Artesanias
- Licores
- Alimentos de consumo humano
- Jugueteria
- Esmeraldas y
- Joyeria artesanal colombiana

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