Louvre raises ticket prices for Non-EU visitors

Friday 28 November 2025 - 07:00

By: Sahili Aya

Louvre raises ticket prices for Non-EU visitors

Paris, November 28, 2025 — The Louvre Museum will soon implement a significant price increase for visitors arriving from outside the European Union as well as from non-EU countries within the European Economic Area. The revised pricing, set to begin on January 14, reflects the museum’s intention to adjust to rising operating and security expenses while managing record attendance figures.

Under the new structure approved by the museum’s board, the standard ticket for non-EU visitors will rise to €32, representing an increase of nearly 45% compared to the current entry fee. Admission for residents of the EU will remain unchanged.

The Louvre, home to world-renowned masterpieces including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, has emphasized the need for a balanced funding model as conservation requirements and security demands continue to grow. French Culture Minister Rachida Dati has repeatedly advocated for a pricing approach that better reflects the financial contributions of European taxpayers, who help support the upkeep of national cultural institutions.

This decision comes as similar discussions unfold in other major tourist destinations. In the United States, the current administration has introduced higher fees for foreign visitors entering several of the country’s most popular national parks. International tourists will be charged an additional $100, and annual passes for non-residents are expected to exceed $250, while American citizens and permanent residents will keep the existing $80 rate.

Last year, the Louvre recorded more than eight million visitors, with travelers from outside Europe making up a substantial portion of admissions. Museum officials have not ruled out future price adjustments but confirmed that the new system will officially come into force in mid-January.

The announcement also comes shortly after a high-profile jewelry theft that occurred within the museum, prompting renewed calls for stronger security measures at the world-famous institution.