Scan
Capture receipts with the device camera or import selected images and PDF pages.
Metispace application / iOS & iPadOS
DipVAT
Simplify the process.
Stay in control.
A private, on-device application that helps members of the diplomatic community in Germany organize information for VAT reimbursement claims.
What DipVAT does
From receipt to
organized claim.
Recognize
Read receipt text on device, without sending receipt or claim data to Metispace.
Review
Check merchant, purchase date, gross amount, VAT, and recognition warnings.
Organize
Track draft and submitted claims, reimbursements, and retained XML in one place.
Generate
Create XML compatible with German federal Form 010161 for the current submission process.
Protect
Store profiles, claims, receipts, and XML locally in encrypted form—without an account.
Designed for privacy
Your claim data
stays on your device.
No DipVAT account
No advertising
No cross-app tracking
No third-party analytics SDK
On-device receipt recognition
Encrypted local storage
Read the privacy policy ↗Important disclaimer
DipVAT is an independent application provided by Metispace LLC. It is not created, operated, sponsored, endorsed, or approved by the German Federal Ministry of Finance, German federal tax authorities, any diplomatic mission, or any other government agency.
DipVAT does not determine legal eligibility, provide legal or tax advice, submit claims electronically, communicate with government agencies, replace the current submission method, or guarantee reimbursement. Users remain responsible for reviewing information, following current official instructions, attaching required documents, and using the prescribed submission process.
DipVAT support
Technical support
Include your DipVAT version, device model, operating-system version, the screen you were using, your steps, and the exact error message. Do not email receipt images, identification numbers, bank details, completed XML, or other sensitive claim information.
Email support ↗User guide
Find setup, receipt scanning, claim management, XML export, and privacy-control instructions.
Open the user guide ↗Privacy and local data
Learn how DipVAT processes claim information on your device and how support communications are handled.
Read the privacy policy ↗Requirements and purchases
DipVAT requires iOS 17 or iPadOS 17 or later. Receipt recognition and local claim management work without an internet connection. App Store purchases and refunds are handled by Apple.
Apple purchase support ↗