Guidance

Get help with prison visits

Apply to cover the costs of visiting a partner or close family member in prison with the Help with Prison Visits scheme.

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Help With Prison Visits: Confirmation of a Visit Form

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Details

Guidance to apply for financial help to visit someone in prison.

Get help with the cost of prison visits using the online service.

Published 16 August 2013
Last updated 21 February 2024 + show all updates
  1. Guidance document replaced with latest version. Confirmation of a visit form replaced with latest version.

  2. Guidance updated as part of launching the assisted prison visits digital service.

  3. Welsh language version of the guide to applying was added

  4. An updated guide to the assisted prison visits scheme and an updated application form have been added to this page.

  5. First published.