The long-awaited decision has arrived. Venice approved the so-called landing tax. Tourists who want to visit the Venetian capital will have to pay a "contribution" ranging from 3 to 10 euros. The City Council gave the go-ahead to the Regulation for the application of the contribution introduced by the latest Budget law with 22 votes in favor, 5 against. The councilors of the Democratic Party did not participate in the vote.
VENICE, LANDING TAX: HOW IT WORKS AND WHO WILL HAVE TO PAY
The tax will enter into force immediately (15 days after the publication of the provision) and will apply to tourists visiting Venice. Its purpose is to avoid "an assault" which, according to the councilors, produces more damage than income, making the city dirty and unlivable.
The contribution must be paidby any natural person who, using any carrier (any subject, both public and private, which carries out passenger transport services for commercial purposes) accesses the Old City of the Municipality of Venice or the other minor islands of the lagoon, except for excluded or exempt subjects".
In parallel, the City Council confirmed the creation of a paid ztl for private cars at the entrance along the Ponte della Libertà. The aim is to discourage the "crafty" who, to get around the landing fee) try to enter the city by car at the terminal in Piazzale Roma. In fact, the resolution explains that tariffs will be established for access to the ancient city "which takes place with private motorized vehicles, in order to preserve the historical and environmental heritage of the lagoon". The resolution gives a mandate to the Giunta to approve the tariffs, and the deeds to create a telematic system of payment of the and electronic control of access to the limited traffic area.
VENICE, LANDING TAX: HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO VISIT THE CITY
The amount of the contribution will vary from year to year, but also from day to day. In detail, until December 31st of this year, the landing fee will be equal to 3 euros. don 1 January 2020 the amount will double to 6 eurosHowever, there will be three dates – established by 30 June by the Venetian council – in which the figure will be even higher. In fact, there will be two different "stamps" for the days with the greatest influx: on days with a red stamp, the tax will reach 8 euros, on those with euro sticker will rise to 10 euros.
In this context it was expected an 50% discount for those staying in accommodation facilities in Veneto.
VENICE, LANDING TAX: THE EXPECTED EXEMPTIONS
They will not have to pay the entrance fee in Venice the following categories of citizens:
- the residents,
- workers (employees or self-employed),
- commuter students from schools of all levels,
- the members of the households of those who paid the Imu in the Municipality of Venice,
- who was born in Venice but lives elsewhere,
- fans who enter Venice with the public transport available to get to the facilities
There are 22 les in total exemptions provided.
