Get help with the cost of prison visits

Claim for help with prison visits

If you visit a family member, partner or someone who does not get other visitors you might be able to get help paying for:

  • travel to the prison
  • overnight accommodation
  • meals

You can apply to get help paying for visits that you:

  • have made in the last 28 days
  • want to make in the next 28 days

You must be getting certain benefits or have a health certificate to get help.

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Apply online

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Contents

You need:

  • the prisoner number
  • the date of the visit
  • your National Insurance number
  • any receipts
  • a prison visit form stamped by the prison

Get help using the service

You can .

Apply by post

Contact Help with Prison Visits by email, phone or post to request an application form.

Help with Prison Visits
HelpwithPrisonVisits@justice.gov.uk
Telephone: 0300 063 2100
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Find out about call charges

Help with Prison Visits
PO Box 17594
Birmingham
B2 2QP

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