How long until the first visit at Altcourse?
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Families at HMP Liverpool have also reported first visit waits.
Liverpool · 1 miles · 2 reports
First visit at LiverpoolBefore the first visit
Get on their visitor list
They add you from inside, and the prison checks it. You cannot book until you are on it. This is most of the wait.
Book the visit
On GOV.UK or the prison’s booking line, once you are on their visitor list. At least one visitor must be 18 or over.
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Expired ID is not accepted. Dress codes are enforced at the gate.
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First visit checklist
What to take tomorrow. Official facts and family reports, labelled.
Open the listWhat families reported
“First visit after about 2 days.”
First visit · 2 days · 1w ago
“First visit after about 6 days.”
First visit · 6 days · 1mo ago
“It is first come first serve in visits when it comes to the food. For example they only make about 10 burgers but there is 50 ppl in the visiting room so always get there early for better food. Remember to take money with you. Search’s r not that bad just remove your shoes and walk through the scanner and a quick pat down. The staff are friendly and will try to make it easier for you. There is pencils and paper for the little ones. In the waiting area there r toys for the little ones. Remember t”
First visit · 3 days · 1mo ago
“I was able to visit within the first 3 days of him being there.”
First visit · 3 days · 1mo ago
“First visit after about 6 days.”
First visit · 6 days · 1mo ago
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- Families at HMP Altcourse report first visit waits of 3 days. 5 family reports. Last report 18 October 2026. Reports agree. These are community reports, not an HMPPS service level.
- No. Official process sits in a separate card. The range is what families typed in — How long until the first visit?.
- You cannot book until you are on their visitor list. First visits are often slower than later ones. Once you are approved, booking is usually the constraint.
- Families at HMP Altcourse report first visit waits of 3 days. 5 family reports. Last report 18 October 2026. Reports agree. The list is a security process, not a reception desk favour.
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