Popular Tourist Destinations Tighten Visitor Rules with Fees and Registrations

Popular tourist destinations worldwide are increasingly imposing stricter regulations on visitors to manage overcrowding and protect natural and heritage sites. Starting in 2026, Venice will require visitors over 14 years old to pre-register and obtain a QR code, with entrance fees applied on 60 selected days. Early payment costs 5 euros, rising to 10 euros if paid within four days of the visit, and fines for unauthorized entry range from 25 to 150 euros. Rome has introduced a 2-euro fee for tourists wishing to access the area near the Trevi Fountain pool to throw coins, while viewing from the square remains free.

In Sardinia, beach access is limited with pre-booking and QR codes required at La Pelosa Beach, capped at 1,500 visitors daily. Cala Goloritzè limits visitors to 250 per day with a 7-euro entrance fee, and some beaches ban umbrellas and sunshades. Greece charges cruise passengers 20 euros per person for shore visits in Santorini and Mykonos between June and September, with a 5-euro fee at other ports.

Spain restricts alcohol sales and street drinking in tourist areas on islands like Mallorca and Ibiza, with fines up to 3,000 euros. In Menorca, summer beach access is via public shuttle instead of private cars. Outside Europe, Japan’s Mount Fuji requires a 4,000 yen fee, advance booking, and daily climber limits. Bali charges foreign tourists a 150,000 Indonesian rupiah tourism fee, and Hawaii’s Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve charges $25 for non-residents plus advance reservations.

Tourists are advised to check for special fees, registration requirements, QR codes, entry limits, and local rules before booking trips to crowded cities, islands, and nature reserves, as failure to comply can lead to costly penalties and complications.