HMP Isle of Wight
HMP Isle of Wight is a Category B training prison for men in Newport. Also known as Albany.
Christmas: visitor list by Mon 30 NovAlbany House, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5RS
01983 634 000How long things take at Isle of Wight
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Phone list / PIN · 10 days
“3 weeks and he still hasn't received it”
First visit · 2–3 weeks
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prisoncheckMonday 30 November: Get on their visitor list
in 31 daysIt can take up to 2 weeks, then book.
Monday 21 December: Last day to send money
Thursday 24 December: Release if due out 25–28 Dec
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GOV.UK · Last checked: 20 March 2026Questions families ask about Isle of Wight
Someone has just gone to Isle of Wight. What happens first?
Reception often allows a short first-night call. After that, they add your number to their PIN phone list, and you go on their visitor list before you can book a visit.
Someone has just gone to prisonHow long does the PIN take at Isle of Wight?
There is no firm figure for Isle of Wight yet. Families at similar prisons in South East say about 6 days. 3 families at Isle of Wight said same day to 10 days.
The PIN wait at Isle of WightHow long until the first call from Isle of Wight?
There is no firm figure for Isle of Wight yet. Families at similar prisons in South East say about 1 day. 2 families at Isle of Wight said 2 days.
The first call from Isle of WightHow long until the first visit at Isle of Wight?
There is no firm figure for Isle of Wight yet. Families at similar prisons in South East say about 10 days. 2 families at Isle of Wight said 2–3 weeks.
The first visit at Isle of WightWhen can I visit Isle of Wight?
They add you to their visitor list first, which can take up to 2 weeks. Then book on 01983 634 218. Bring photo ID that has not expired.
Visiting times at Isle of WightHow much do calls from Isle of Wight cost?
They pay 5.5p a minute to call a mobile and 2.48p to a landline on weekdays. Calls come out of their phone credit, not yours.
Call costs at Isle of WightHow do I send money to someone in Isle of Wight?
Online with GOV.UK’s Send money to someone in prison. It is free and the only way. You need their name, date of birth and prisoner number.
Money at Isle of WightWhat time are people released from Isle of Wight?
Families usually collect in the morning. No gate time reported here yet. Only the prison can confirm the date.
When do they get out?