Visit someone in prison
Use this service to request a social visit to a prisoner in England or Wales. There鈥檚 a different way to book a or a .
This service is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg).
To use this service you need the:
- prisoner number
- prisoner鈥檚 date of birth
- dates of birth for all visitors coming with you
If you do not have the prisoner鈥檚 location or prisoner number, use the 鈥楩ind a prisoner鈥� service.
You can choose up to 3 dates and times you prefer. The prison will email you to confirm when you can visit.
The prisoner must add you to their visitor list before you can request a visit. This can take up to 2 weeks.
Request a prison visit
Visits you cannot book through this service
Contact the prison directly if you need to arrange any of the following:
- legal visits, for example legal professionals discussing the prisoner鈥檚 case
- reception visits, for example the first visit to the prisoner within 72 hours of being admitted
- double visits, for example visiting for 2 hours instead of 1
- family day visits - special family events that the prison organises
Help with the costs of prison visits
You may be able to get help with the cost of prison visits if you鈥檙e getting certain benefits or have a health certificate.