15/04/2024
The Venice entrance fee. Do I need an exemption or pay the fee online?
What is the New Venice Entry Fee?
The Venice entry fee is a contribution imposed on selected days during High Season. The fee aims to mitigate the environmental impact of tourism and fund the maintenance and preservation of Venice's cultural heritage and infrastructure.
When Do You Have to Pay to Visit Venice?
The entry fee costs €5 and applies to day visitors only. It is only enforced on certain days. Tickets will be required during peak hours from 8:30 am until 4 pm. The access fee is not charged from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 a.m.
Confirmed dates when the fee will be charged.
April 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 2024
May 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 2024
June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 2024
July 6, 7, 13 and 14 2024
Exemptions
Those staying overnight in Venice accommodation will not have to pay but will still need to register via the new system.
Residents of Venice and the wider Veneto region (and their relatives) will not have to pay an entry fee. People with disabilities, students enrolled to study in the city, and those visiting the city for the day for health reasons, or a sporting event or concert are also exempt.
How to Pay or Register
All visitors, including day-trippers, will need to pre-book their visit through an online booking platform.
If your clients have booked a hotel in Venice please follow these steps to obtain the exception QR code:
1. Visit the official website https://cda.ve.it/en/, choose “ Request Exemption”
2. Select “I am a guest in an accommodation in Venice”, and click “Request Exemption”
3. Enter your clients arrival and departure dates.
4. In the data entry screen, use accommodation number ###### and select option YYYYY as a guest of this facility.
5. Add names of other guests under “Add holder.”
6. You will receive your QR code electronically. Make sure to save a digital copy.
Compliance
Non-compliance with the Venice entry fee regulations may result in penalties for both visitors and accommodation providers, including fines and legal consequences.
On this page you can find easy and practical answers to the most frequently asked questions and doubts on the access fee.