Book A Prison Visit Online UK

You can get help covering the costs of visiting someone in prison if you meet the following criteria:

• Income Support
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Universal Credit
• Tax credits
• Pension Credit

You might be able to get help covering the travel costs, meals and accommodation, Click here for more information

What to Expect on a Prison Visit:

Arrive early, prepare to queue and make sure that you take your ID. Take money with you, approx £20 is the allowance, some only want you to take coins and not notes (for security reasons) as there is a cafe at most prisons and, trust me, it will be greatly appreciated by the prisoners!

If you are thinking of taking property with you for the prisoner, this usually isnt allowed on visits, there are certain drop-off days for property so check with the prison or get the information from the prisoner.

During the visit you can embrace at the start and the end, you and the prisoner are required to stay seated for the duration of the prison visit. Prison Officers are also usually mingling around and doing laps of the prison visits hall.

Will I Get Searched at The Prison Visit?
Yes, everyone entering the prison will be searched, you will have to put your belongings into a locker and will get a general Airport style pat down and check before entering. Sometimes there are also drug dogs present.