Can I use a screenshot of the tax-free shopping QR code?
No. The code must be displayed live in Visit Japan Web. Screenshots and printed copies cannot be used for tax-free sales procedures.
This page is general reference information based on Japan's refund-based tax-free system starting November 1, 2026. Procedures and rules may differ by store, refund provider, airport or port, and may change. Please check the latest information with the Japanese government or the store where you shop.