Paris: After Theft, Louvre To Hike Non-European Visitor Fees By 45% To Fund Security & Repairs

Your Paris trip is set to get more expensive in 2026, folks! Paris’ iconic Louvre Museum is set to raise ticket prices for most non-EU visitors starting in 2026. This move is aimed at strengthening security and funding essential repairs after the recent theft incident put its protection measures under scrutiny. Here’s all you need to know about this.

Louvre Museum To Raise Ticket Prices For Non-EU Visitors

Looks like the world’s most visited museum is taking no chances. After the recent grand theft shook its security framework, the Louvre Museum in Paris will introduce higher ticket prices for non-EU visitors in 2026 to finance tighter safeguards and essential upkeep.

According to France 24, the Louvre is planning to raise the museum ticket fee by 45% for most non-EU visitors. This means most non-Europeans will have to pay €32 (₹3,310) to get into the famed museum. As per museum officials, the price hike is expected to generate up to $23 million in additional annual revenue. The funds will go toward structural upgrades following last month’s widely discussed daylight theft of priceless artefacts.

This increase will strengthen the museum’s budget for repairs and upgraded security. A 2024 report shows the Louvre drew 8.7 million visitors last year. Interestingly, foreigners made up 69% of the crowd, which means the hike in 2026 will be a significant revenue boost.

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All You Need To Know About This

From January 14, 2026, visitors from outside the European Union, including Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway, will see ticket prices rise to €32, a €10 (₹1,036) increase. This comes after an official audit of the museum, published shortly after the robbery last month, revealed that the museum is struggling with outdated security measures and ageing infrastructure.

As per reports, labour unions have opposed the move to end a single entry fee for everyone at the Louvre Museum. The CFDT said the new system may appear discriminatory as well. On October 19, a gang of four entered the Louvre and stole jewellery worth an estimated $102 million in a matter of seven minutes. Shocking, they fled the scene on scooters.

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