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12/17/2024Opening hours during the holidays
The Governor is closed to the public from Monday 23 December through Wednesday 1 January 2025. The police on-duty phone is staffed as usual throughout Christmas.
12/5/2024, Edited 12/11/2024
New environmental regulations enters into force on 1 January
Several changes to the environmental regulations on Svalbard will come into force on 1 January 2025. Some of the adopted changes apply to everyone – regardless of whether you are a permanent resident, an individual traveller, a researcher, or engaged in tourism or field activities. Other rule changes specifically target different groups.
12/4/2024
Deadlines for visa applications in December
In connection with the upcoming holidays, there are deadlines for applying for and receiving a visa in December.
12/2/2024
Helicopter inspections of glaciers
This fall, the Governor flew by helicopter over glacier areas where there is a lot of traffic, especially in winter. In addition, the Norwegian Polar Institute has inspected the glacier systems around Ny-Ålesund.
11/12/2024
New routines for buying alcohol in Svalbard
The routines for purchasing quota-regulated alcohol on Svalbard have changed. Permanent residents no longer have to seek permission from the Governor to buy alcohol but must present proof of residence and identification to buy quota-regulated alcohol in Svalbard.
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