Venice access fee: in 2026 it applied on about 17 days a month from 3 April to 26 July, 8:30–16:00, for day-trippers aged 14+ — €5 if paid 4+ days ahead, €10 later; fines €25–€150. Overnight guests don’t pay but must get a free exemption QR code. The 2026 trial ended on 27 July; the 2027 calendar has not been published yet. EES (non-EU travellers): fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border — live since April 2026, nothing to buy. ETIAS: an online authorisation for visa-free visitors, not yet running — scheduled for late 2026; use only the official EU site when it opens.
Checked 2026-09-24 · Venice · Money & practical
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Venice fee 2026 | €5 early · €10 late · day-trippers 14+ |
| Hours | 8:30–16:00 on fee days |
| Hotel guests | No fee · free exemption QR code |
| 2027 | Calendar not yet published |
| EES | Fingerprints + photo at first Schengen entry |
| ETIAS | Not live yet · late 2026 planned |
Venice access fee
Who pays
Hotel guests
Automatically exempt
2027 dates
EES and ETIAS
EES — at the border
ETIAS — not yet
Quick answers
Do I have to pay the Venice access fee if I stay in a hotel?
No, but you must request a free exemption QR code for your dates.
How much is the Venice access fee?
In 2026: €5 if paid at least 4 days ahead, €10 later, on fee days between 8:30 and 16:00.
Is there a Venice access fee in 2027?
The 2027 calendar has not been published yet (as of September 2026).
Do I need ETIAS for Italy?
Not yet — ETIAS is scheduled for late 2026. EES registration happens at the border and needs no application.
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Sources: Comune di Venezia · Access Fee ↗ · Comune di Venezia · Access Fee FAQ ↗ · European Commission · EES ↗ · European Commission · EES vs ETIAS ↗