Maidstone Prison

HMP Maidstone is a category C working prison in Maidstone, Kent. Opened in 1819, and re-roled to a foreign nationals’ prison and Home Office Immigration Enforcement centre in 2013, the prison has capacity to hold 600 men.

To Book A Maidstone Prison Visit You Must:

All visitors are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit starting.  Any person who arrives after the visit has started will not be permitted entry.

For all visits to Low Moss, visitors are required to bring photographic ID and proof of address (dated within the past 3 months).  The only forms of photographic ID that will be accepted are:  

• Valid Passport
• Valid Photographic
• Driving Licence (full or provisional)
• Citizen Card
• Senior Citizens Bus Pass Travel Card (issued by Scottish Government)

The only forms of proof of address that will be accepted are:

• Utility bill
• Council tax bill
• Benefit book
• Bank statement
• other letter from official source

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH PRISON ADVICE OR NEED PRISON SUPPORT, SEE OUR SERVICES HERE

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 TO GET HELP WITH PRISON VISIT COSTS