Tourist tax in the city of Arkhangelsk from January 1, 2025
Starting from January 1, 2025, a tourist (resort) fee will be introduced in Arkhangelsk. This is a mandatory payment that is charged to guests of the city when staying in temporary accommodation facilities — hotels, hostels, hostels and guest houses.
The purpose of the tax
The tourist tax is being introduced to form an additional source of financing for the development of urban infrastructure and the tourist attractiveness of Arkhangelsk. The funds received will be used to improve public spaces, improve services, develop cultural monuments and ensure a comfortable stay for tourists.
Who is required to pay the tourist tax
All guests of the city who stay in hotels, hostels, hostels and other accommodation facilities for more than 24 hours must pay the tourist tax in Arkhangelsk.
Residents of Arkhangelsk and the Arkhangelsk region, as well as the following categories of citizens, are not taxed:
- Children under 18 years of age
- Disabled people of groups I and II
- Heroes of the USSR and Russia, veterans of military operations
- Members of large families
- Students of universities and technical schools of the city upon presentation of supporting documents
- Employees who are on a business trip (if there are accompanying papers)
The amount of the tourist tax
For 2025, the amount of the tourist fee in Arkhangelsk is set at 100 rubles per night per adult tourist.
The amount can be adjusted by the regional authorities.
Collection procedure
The tourist tax is collected by the administrations of the accommodation facilities — the amount of the fee is included in the total bill for accommodation or paid separately upon check-in. Organizations transfer the collected funds to the regional budget on a monthly basis.
Features
— The tax is charged only for the actual days of stay.
— The exemption from the fee must be documented.
— In case of booking via electronic services, the amount of tourist tax is usually not included in the room price, but is paid on the spot.
Legal basis
The introduction of the tourist tax is regulated by Federal Law No. 214-FZ "On conducting an experiment on the development of resort infrastructure" and the decision of the Arkhangelsk Regional Assembly of Deputies.
Conclusion
The introduction of the tourist tax is a new step in the development of tourism in Arkhangelsk. For visitors to the city, the rules for paying the fee will slightly increase costs, but will help create more comfortable conditions for all guests in the future.
Before traveling, it is recommended to check the current rules and rates on the hotel websites or the official tourist portal of the city.
Starting from January 1, 2025, a tourist (resort) fee will be introduced in Arkhangelsk. This is a mandatory payment that is charged to guests of the city when staying in temporary accommodation facilities — hotels, hostels, hostels and guest houses.
The purpose of the tax
The tourist tax is being introduced to form an additional source of financing for the development of urban infrastructure and the tourist attractiveness of Arkhangelsk. The funds received will be used to improve public spaces, improve services, develop cultural monuments and ensure a comfortable stay for tourists.
Who is required to pay the tourist tax
All guests of the city who stay in hotels, hostels, hostels and other accommodation facilities for more than 24 hours must pay the tourist tax in Arkhangelsk.
Residents of Arkhangelsk and the Arkhangelsk region, as well as the following categories of citizens, are not taxed:
- Children under 18 years of age
- Disabled people of groups I and II
- Heroes of the USSR and Russia, veterans of military operations
- Members of large families
- Students of universities and technical schools of the city upon presentation of supporting documents
- Employees who are on a business trip (if there are accompanying papers)
The amount of the tourist tax
For 2025, the amount of the tourist fee in Arkhangelsk is set at 100 rubles per night per adult tourist.
The amount can be adjusted by the regional authorities.
Collection procedure
The tourist tax is collected by the administrations of the accommodation facilities — the amount of the fee is included in the total bill for accommodation or paid separately upon check-in. Organizations transfer the collected funds to the regional budget on a monthly basis.
Features
— The tax is charged only for the actual days of stay.
— The exemption from the fee must be documented.
— In case of booking via electronic services, the amount of tourist tax is usually not included in the room price, but is paid on the spot.
Legal basis
The introduction of the tourist tax is regulated by Federal Law No. 214-FZ "On conducting an experiment on the development of resort infrastructure" and the decision of the Arkhangelsk Regional Assembly of Deputies.
Conclusion
The introduction of the tourist tax is a new step in the development of tourism in Arkhangelsk. For visitors to the city, the rules for paying the fee will slightly increase costs, but will help create more comfortable conditions for all guests in the future.
Before traveling, it is recommended to check the current rules and rates on the hotel websites or the official tourist portal of the city.
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