Prisoners will be allowed to receive one additional visit from close relatives, in view of Christmas and New Year’s Day, provided that it has been arranged in advance, the prison department announced on Monday.

Prisoners’ relatives (parents, grandparents, children and siblings) can plan visits on Christmas eve, Christmas day, December 26, New Year’s Day and January 6.

Visits can take place between 8am and 1pm, with a duration of 30 minutes, by presenting an ID or a passport.

The announcement added that in common with previous years, gifts will be offered to children, grandchildren, and those under the age of 16, of the prisoners’ family.

The family members are asked to arrange their visits by calling 22 406257 or 22 406258.