Departure tax

Departure tax

Departure tax is a fee charged to visitors of a country for leaving the country. Depending on the country situation, it can be charged at the airport to those about to catch a flight, or could be prepaid while purchasing an airline ticket.

Departure taxes are charged for a variety of reasons, including raising money for the upkeep of the airport.

Departure taxes of various countries

Country National currency US$ UK£ Euro€ Notes
Costa Rica $26 £13 Charged to all visitors leaving by air. Must be paid in cash, or is charged as a cash advance on a credit card.[1]
Germany varies
Honduras 700 Lempiras $37.50
Jamaica $27
Thailand 700 Baht $22 Included in airline tickets as of 2007
China 90 Yuans $16 Charged to all visitors leaving by air. Fees are included in airline tickets.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Fast Facts in Costa Rica at Frommer's". Frommers.com. http://www.frommers.com/destinations/costarica/0219020157.html. Retrieved 2011-04-05. 
  2. ^ "Things to Know - Travel Tips". Tourismchina.org. http://www.tourismchina.org/File79.php?id=79&category=Things_to_Know&type=Travel_Tips&page=&listid=17. Retrieved 2011-04-05. 



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