Guidance

Netherlands: in prison abroad

Information on the Dutch legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.

Published 15 March 2013
Last updated 3 September 2020 — see all updates

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Netherlands: in prison abroad

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Explains how to:

• arrange visits
• send money to a prisoner
• apply for a transfer to a UK prison

See also help if you’re arrested abroad.

Disclaimer

This booklet was compiled by the Consular Section, British Consulate-General Amsterdam. It is revised on a regular basis

If any of the information contained in this booklet is incorrect, please draw inaccuracies to our attention so that we can make amendments.

The British Consulate-General in Amsterdam is not accountable for the information provided in this booklet. Local proceedings are subject to change at any time.

Published 15 March 2013
Last updated 3 September 2020 + show all updates

1. 3 September 2020

   Update to the information about being in prison in the Netherlands.

2. 20 May 2019

   Latest prisoner pack updated

3. 8 May 2015

   New prisoner pack.

4. 15 March 2013

   First published.