Question 1

I am not a relative and would like to attend a funeral in the Old City of the Municipality of Venice, do I have to pay the Fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for the days of enforcement scheduled in 2025, if one doesn't meet the conditions of exclusion (art. 4) and exemption (art. 5) and is not a spouse, civil partner, cohabitant, from first- to third-removed relative or kin up must pay the access fee. The exemption could in any case be acquired through a relative of the deceased who resides in Old City and proceeds to pass on the exemption.

Question 2

Do you have to pay the Access Fee?

Accepted Answer

The Access Fee must be paid by anyone entering the Historic City, subject to the following exemptions.

In 2025, the early booking incentive was introduced, which provides for the payment of €5.00 only for those who pay the Access Fee within the fourth-to-last day (inclusive) before the day of access. For those who pay the Access Fee in the 3 days prior to the day of access, the amount is €10.00.

Question 3

I am a person married, civil partner, cohabitant or from first- to third-removed relative or kin of a resident in the mainland of the City of Venice, do I have to pay the Access Fee to visit the Old City?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for the days of enforcement scheduled in 2025, individuals who are married, civil partner, cohabitant or from first- to third-removed relatives or kins of a resident in the mainland of the Municipality of Venice must pay the entry fee to the Old City, if they are not among the individuals meeting the conditions of exclusion (art. 4) and exemption (art. 5).

Question 4

I have to attend a celebration (wedding, communion, confirmation etc.) in the Old City of the Municipality of Venice, do I have to pay the fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for the days of enforcement scheduled in 2025, if one doesn't meet the conditions of exclusion (art. 4 of the regulation) and exemption (art. 5 of the regulations). In any case if the celebration concerns a resident, he or she, or a resident family member, may invite and acknowledge the exemption.

Question 5

Is a person with an active Venezia Unica card exempt from booking and/or paying the Access Fee?

Accepted Answer

No, Venezia Unica card holders are not exempt from booking and/or paying the Access Fee if they do not meet the conditions of exclusion (art. 4) or exemption (art. 5).

Question 6

We are a tour group arriving by bus to visit Venice and paying the Venice limited traffic zone (ZTL) fee for buses, are we exempt from paying the Access Fee?

Accepted Answer

No, in the current regulation there is no exemption for those arriving in Venice by bus subject to the ZTL fee.

Question 7

Can Access Fee prices vary?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, the early booking incentive was introduced which provides for a payment of €5.00 only for those who pay the Access Fee within the last quarter day (inclusive) prior to the day of access. Otherwise, for those who pay the Access Feewithin three days of the access date, the amount is €10.00.

Question 8

How much does the Access Fee cost?

Accepted Answer

For all those who are not subject to the conditions of exclusion and exemption, for the year 2025, the early booking incentive was introduced which provides for a payment of €5.00 only for those who pay the Access Fee within the last quarter day (inclusive) prior to the day of access. Otherwise, for those who pay the Access Fee within three days of the access date, the amount is €10.00.

Question 9

Do I have any benefits if I register and pay several days in advance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For the year 2025, the incentive to advance booking has been introduced which provides a payment of €5.00 only for those who pay the Access Fee within the quarter of the last day (inclusive) before the day of access. Otherwise, for those paying the Access Fee within three days of the access date, the amount is €10.00.

Who is required to pay the Access Fee?