Opening hours in December
From Monday 1 December, the Governor's Office will have some changes to the opening hours until the New Year. The same applies to visa applications.
Published 11/26/2025
Opening Hours in December
Weeks 49-51 (1-19 December):
Visiting hours Monday to Friday: 10:00–13:00
Switchboard: 10:00–15:00
Weeks 52 and 1:
The office is closed to the public in weeks 52 and 1.
The switchboard is open:
| Date | Time |
| 22-23 December | 10:00-14:00 |
| 24-29 December | CLOSED |
| 30 December | 10:00-14:00 |
| 31 December – 1 January | CLOSED |
| 2 January | 10:00–14:00 |
The police emergency phone line is operated as normal throughout the entire period.
Visa
It is not possible to apply for a visa in the period 15 December – 1 January. The first opportunity to apply for a visa after the New Year will be 2 January.