Visiting Belgium from outside the European Union? Make the most of your trip with Tax Free Shopping and enjoy a VAT refund on your eligible purchases through Global Blue.
When you make a purchase in our shop in Brussels, you can easily benefit from the Tax Free Shopping scheme. Our team will guide you through the process and prepare your Global Blue Tax Free form, allowing you to claim your VAT refund when leaving the European Union.
High-End Photo, Sport Optics, Home Cinema & Audio
At Liva, you’ll find a large selection of sound and image solutions. Explore our carefully selected range of premium products, including:
- Photography equipment
- Sport optics
- Home cinema solutions
- Audio systems
Whether you’re upgrading your camera gear, looking for high-end binoculars, building your home entertainment setup or investing in premium audio equipment, our specialists are here to help.
Enjoy expert advice, leading international brands and a smooth Tax Free Shopping experience. Receive your VAT refund in just three easy steps and make the most of your shopping in Belgium.
Your premium shopping destination
Located on Avenue Louise, one of Brussels’ main shopping streets, Liva offers a premium in-store shopping experience with expert advice and a wide selection of products available from stock.
Our store brings together leading brands in photography, sport optics, home cinema and audio solutions, making it easy to compare products, receive personalised recommendations and take your purchase home the same day.
As an official Global Blue partner, we also make Tax Free Shopping straightforward. Our team prepares all the necessary paperwork in-store, allowing eligible non-EU visitors to easily claim their VAT refund when leaving the European Union.
Renowned brands
At Liva, we carefully select products from some of the world’s most respected premium brands, combining innovation, performance and exceptional craftsmanship.
Among the brands you’ll discover in our store:
- Leica: Iconic German engineering, renowned for its cameras, lenses and precision optics.
- Hasselblad: Premium medium format imaging, trusted by photographers who demand the highest image quality.
- Fujifilm: Innovative cameras and lenses, celebrated for their imaging technology and distinctive colour science.
- Devialet: French high-end audio, combining cutting-edge acoustic engineering with elegant design.
Whether you’re looking for photography equipment, sports optics, or high-end home cinema and audio solutions, our team is here to help you find the right products for your needs.
1. Shop at Liva
Visit our shop in the center of Brussels, just a short drive from Brussels Airport. Discover a wide selection of photography equipment, sports optics, home cinema and audio solutions from leading brands such as Leica, Hasselblad, Fujifilm, Devialet and many more.
After your purchase, our team will prepare your Global Blue Tax Free Form, so you can easily claim your VAT refund when leaving the European Union.
Tips: If you’re a Global Blue member, simply show your Shop Tax-Free barcode to our team, and your details will be filled out automatically. Otherwise, you may need to enter your information manually.
2. Get Customs Validation
After shopping, you’ll need to go to a Customs Office at the Brussels Airport to validate your Tax-Free Form.
Present your completed Tax-Free Form, passport, and original purchase receipt for validation.
To be eligible for a tax-free purchase:
- You must spend at least 125.01€.
- You must be a non-EU resident.
- The purchased items must be exported in your personal luggage (Unused purchases).
Belgium’s validation rules:
- You have 3 months + the month of purchase to get your form validated.
- Once validated, the stamp remains valid for 3 years from the date the form was issued.
3. Receive your refund
Once you get your validated Tax-Free From, visit a Refund Office.
At Brussels Airport, located 10 minutes by car from Liva, you’ll find several Refund Offices where you can claim your VAT refund.
Present your validated Tax-Free Form and passport, and choose to receive your refund in cash or via your preferred payment method online.
