Question VAT Refund Process When Leaving UK with EU Purchases?

[TrailBlazingBecca]

I'm planning a bus tour that starts in London, goes through Europe, and then returns to the UK. I'm curious about the VAT refund process for purchases made in the EU when leaving from a UK airport. Does anyone have experience with this? Specifically, how does it work when your trip starts and ends in the UK but includes EU countries? Any tips or things to watch out for would be really helpful.

 

[The]

The VAT refund process can be a bit tricky when your trip starts and ends in the UK but includes EU countries. Generally, you'll need to get your VAT refund forms stamped at the last EU country you're leaving before returning to the UK. Since you're flying out of a UK airport, you won't be able to claim VAT refunds there for EU purchases. My tip? Plan to get your forms stamped at the last EU airport or border crossing before heading back to the UK. Also, keep all your receipts and forms organized—it makes the process much smoother. Have you thought about which EU country will be your last stop?