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Airport Departure Tax Checker

Pick a country to instantly see whether it charges a separate departure tax, and how it's typically collected — free, no sign-up required.

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The cash-only fee that catches travelers by surprise

Departure taxes are almost always bundled into your ticket price today, but a handful of countries have a track record of still requiring a separate, sometimes cash-only, payment at the airport — the kind of thing that's a quick fix if you have local currency on hand, and a stressful scramble if you don't.

Pick your departure country above to see where it stands, so you know whether to keep a bit of cash aside before you head to the airport.

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