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Venice Access Fee
VENICE ACCESS FEE: USEFUL INFORMATION
In spring 2024, Venice has introduced a booking system and an access fee for day trippers: visitors not staying in accommodation in Venice overnight (and residing outside the Veneto region) have to book online and pay a fee of €5 during the peak tourism periods of the year (those sleeping in accommodation in Venice already pay a tourist tax).
The fee applies on 29 days, starting from April 25 to May 5 and also during weekends in May and June - excluding the Festa della Repubblica weekend (1-2 June) - as well as the first two weekends of July. The day-tripper fee only applies during peak hours from 8:30am to 4pm.
This fee, a first-of-its-kind experiment, aims at managing visitor influx more effectively and preserving the city's unique heritage, discouraging 'hit-and-run' tourism.
On the website of the City of Venice there are FAQs on the Access Fee that explain everything you need to know before arriving in Venice.
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VENICE ACCESS FEE
For the year 2024 the amount is 5.00 € a day, not subject to reductions.
The entry fee is NOT applied to the smaller islands, including Venice Lido (including Alberoni and Malamocco), Pellestrina, Murano, Burano, Torcello, Sant'Erasmo, Mazzorbo, Mazzorbetto, Vignole, Sant'Andrea, La Certosa, San Servolo, San Clemente, Poveglia.
It is NOT due by those transiting Piazzale Roma, Tronchetto or the Maritime Station, without accessing the Old City.
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WHO HAS TO PAY TO ENTER VENICE?
All visitors over the age of 14, who do not stay overnight on the dates on which the fee is applicable, and do not reside in the Veneto region, have to book their visit and pay the €5 fee in advance.
To manage the entry process, visitors need to register on the online platform https://cda.ve.it/en/ that has been launched on January 16.
Upon booking, visitors will receive a QR code that certifies the payment of the fee (or the exclusion/exemption condition). In order to prove that you have booked and paid for entry - as well as that you are exempt from payment - simply show the QR-code to officials at Venice's main access points.
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EXCLUSIONS AND EXEMPTIONS
Persons born in the Municipality of Venice, residents of the Municipality of Venice, minors under the age of 14 years are not required to pay the Access Fee. In case of a check, it will only be necessary to show an ID.
Holders of the European Disability Card (Disability Card) and their companion are not required to pay the Access Fee. In case of check, it will only be necessary to show the Disability Card.
Personnel belonging to the Armed Forces and Law Enforcement Forces (including Fire Brigade personnel) are not required to pay the Access Fee. In case of check they can show the relevant service card.
They are not required to pay the Access Fee but must apply for exemption on the portal https://cda.ve.it/en/, workers (employees or self-employed), even commuters, students of any grade and order of schools and universities that are based in the Ancient City or the Minor Islands, subjects and members of the families of those who have paid the IMU in the Municipality of Venice; residents in the Veneto Region, those in need of care, who participate in sports competitions, the spouse, the partner, relatives or relatives related up to the 3rd degree of residents in the areas where the Access Contribution is valid, and an additional set of exemptions provided for in the Regulation.
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FINES
The Municipal Administration may carry out checks, inspections and site visits through authorized personnel, in the main points of access to the City.
Fine from 50 euros to 300 euros (+10 euros of the entry fee), with the possibility of reporting under the Italian Criminal Code and special laws on the subject to anyone who makes false declarations, and falsification of documents in the cases provided for by the Regulation.
