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一季度北京“双枢纽”机场离境退税申请单总金额创新高
Xin Jing Bao·2025-04-24 11:07

Core Insights - The "dual-hub" airports in Beijing, namely Capital Airport and Daxing Airport, have seen a significant increase in departure tax refund applications, with a total of 4,801 applications amounting to approximately 240 million yuan in Q1 2025, representing year-on-year growth of 122.47% and 81.64% respectively [1] Group 1: Departure Tax Refund Data - In Q1 2025, the total amount of departure tax refund applications at Beijing's "dual-hub" airports reached a record high of approximately 240 million yuan [1] - The number of departure tax refund applications increased significantly, with 4,801 applications processed [1] - The growth rates for the two airports' departure tax refund applications were 122.47% for Capital Airport and 81.64% for Daxing Airport [1] Group 2: Increase in Foreign Visitors - The implementation of the 240-hour visa-free transit policy has led to a substantial increase in the number of foreign visitors to China, with 9.215 million foreign entries recorded nationwide in Q1, a 40.2% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - Among these, 6.57 million entries were visa-free, accounting for 71.3% of total foreign entries [1] Group 3: Enhancements in Departure Tax Refund Process - Beijing Customs has collaborated with the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and Capital Airport Group to improve the departure tax refund process through various media and promotional channels [1] - Multiple departure tax refund verification points have been set up in the departure channels at Capital Airport to facilitate the process for foreign travelers [1] Group 4: Consumer Attraction Measures - A set of ten measures was introduced by Beijing Customs on January 22 to promote inbound tourism and consumption, encouraging more merchants to become departure tax refund stores [2] - The measures have successfully enhanced the attractiveness of inbound tourism consumption, fully releasing the potential for foreign travelers to shop in Beijing [2]