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Sep 16, 2024 · Prison Link Centres and Satellite Visit Centres will close at 12pm on 22 November 2024. The visit services will resume on 23 November 2024. Contact us at 1800 – 774 7667 or send a feedback via link provided below if you require any assistance.
Changi Prison Complex, often known simply as Changi Prison, is a prison complex in the namesake district of Changi in the eastern part of Singapore. It is the oldest and largest prison in the country, covering an area of about 50 ha (120 acres). Opened in 1936, the prison has a rich history.
Changi Chapel and Museum tells the story of the Prisoners of War and civilians interned in Changi Prison camp during the Japanese Occupation.
Before you can book a visit at a satellite centre, you must first complete a visit at any of the five Prison Link Centres (PLC) for verification of your documents. Subsequently, you may book a visit through IPRIS or the Visit Booking Hotline at 1800-PRISONS. 1800-774-7667 (For Local Calls), or +65 6774-7667 (For Overseas Calls).
Completed in 1936, Changi Prison (historically also referred to as “Changi Gaol/Jail”) was the last prison built by the British colonial government. It is known for being an internment camp during the Second World War.
When can I Visit. There are two modes of visits: Face-to-face Visits. The scheduled face-to-face visit days for the different institutions are shown below: Ensuring visitors’ safety is our utmost priority.
Changi Prison was designed to be a maximum security prison to accommodate up to 600 criminals sentenced to long-term imprisonment in British Singapore. These were prisoners serving sentences of more than 15 months for crimes ranging from theft to attempted murder.
