In response to concerns about over-tourism, Venice implemented a 5 euros ticketing system for day visitors last month. The city has already said that nearly one million euros have been collected in the first 11 days of the tax application. Local media sources told Schengen visa news that from April 25 to May 5, approximately 1,95,000 tickets were sold, slightly surpassing projection and generating €975,000 in revenue. However, this amount falls short of covering the expenses associated with establishing the online reservation system, conducting information campaigns, and managing ticket controls, which amounted to three million euros.
After the trial period, the daily fee is anticipated to rise to €10, according to Schengen visa news. Additionally, individuals attempting to visit without a ticket may face fines ranging from €50 to €300. Presently, the entrance fee for day visitors is €5 (£4.27), with exemptions for residents of the Veneto region, students, and children under 14.
Meanwhile, on May 19, 2024, there were 70,000 tourist entries, while on June 2 of last year, a national holiday in Italy, only 65,000 were registered. After the implementation of the new tourist tax system for day visitors, tourists have the option to pay the fee online and obtain a QR code for access at specified locations. Nevertheless, numerous Venice residents have expressed dissatisfaction with this initiative, particularly objecting to the associated fines.
The daily fee for day-trippers, applicable from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm local time, will be enforced for the next ten days and most weekends until mid-July. Individuals arriving in the city during the days when the fee is in effect must possess either a ticket or meet the criteria for an exemption. Only residents of Venice and individuals meeting specific local criteria are exempt from this obligation. Conversely, the introduction of this fee was initially declared in September 2023 and was enacted in April 2024.
