Inmate letter countries
Send a letter to an inmate
Prison mail rules are local. Start with the country, then use the flow that asks for the right facility details, ID fields, return address, and letter format before you write.
Dienst Justitiële InrichtingenMinisterie van Justitie en VeiligheidSend a letter to an inmate in the NetherlandsUse the Netherlands flow for Dienst Justitiële Inrichtingen prisons, detention centres, forensic care locations, and youth facilities.Direction générale des Etablissements pénitentiairesService public fédéral JusticeSend a letter to an inmate in BelgiumUse the Belgium flow for classic prisons, detention houses, transition houses, and penitentiary centres in the Belgian prison system.JustizvollzugLandesjustizverwaltungenSend a letter to an inmate in GermanyUse the Germany flow for JVA prisons, remand detention, youth custody, social therapy units, and prison hospitals.Administration pénitentiaireMinistère de la JusticeSend a letter to an inmate in FranceUse the France flow for detention centres, remand prisons, maison d'arret facilities, youth facilities, and specialised prisons.General Secretariat for Anti-Crime PolicyMinistry of Citizen ProtectionSend a letter to an inmate in GreeceUse the Greece flow for Greek prisons, detention facilities, and correctional establishments.Dipartimento dell'Amministrazione PenitenziariaMinistero della GiustiziaSend a letter to an inmate in ItalyUse the Italy flow for casa circondariale, casa di reclusione, women's prisons, custody units, and penal institutions.Służba WięziennaMinisterstwo SprawiedliwościSend a letter to an inmate in PolandUse the Poland flow for Areszt Sledczy remand centres, Zaklad Karny prisons, and external prison units.Secretaría General de Instituciones PenitenciariasMinisterio del Interior and Generalitat de CatalunyaSend a letter to an inmate in SpainUse the Spain flow for centros penitenciarios, open prison units, women's prisons, youth facilities, and penitentiary hospitals.HM Prison and Probation ServiceMinistry of Justice, Scottish Prison Service, Northern Ireland Prison Service, and Home OfficeSend a letter to an inmate in the United KingdomUse the UK flow for HMP prisons, young offender institutions, Scottish and Northern Irish prisons, immigration removal centres, and short-term holding facilities.Write a letter to an inmate: price, delivery, addresses, and facility rules
Write a letter to an inmate
Start by choosing where the person is held, then write the letter after the address, inmate ID, and return address are clear.
Write the letter online, check the preview, and pay only after the recipient, address, and price are clear. PieterPost prints the letter and mails it as regular physical post.
A one-page letter starts at $3, with extra pages at $0.50 each. Each country flow starts with the matching facility dataset and address format.
PieterPost helps you write, print, and send regular physical mail. The receiving facility can still inspect, scan, hold, or reject mail under its own rules.
Price and estimated delivery
| Destination | Estimated delivery | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 5-7 business days after mailing | From $3 |
| Netherlands | 1-2 business days after mailing | From $3 |
| Germany | 2-3 business days after mailing | From $3 |
| France | 3-4 business days after mailing | From $3 |
| Italy | 4-18 business days after mailing | From $3 |
| Poland | 4-18 business days after mailing | From $3 |
A one-page letter starts at $3. Extra pages cost $0.50 each. Weekends, holidays, postal delays, and facility screening can add time.
How to write and send the letter
- Choose the country where the person is held.
- Use the flow built for that facility system and address format.
- Write the letter after the recipient details and mailing route are clear.
Frequently asked questions
Which country should I choose?
Choose the country where the person is held. Use the United States for U.S. federal, state, county, city, or juvenile facilities, the Netherlands for Dutch DJI facilities, or the matching country flow for Germany, France, Italy, or Poland.
What details do I need before writing?
You usually need the full committed name, an inmate ID or registration number, the facility mailing address, and your return address before the letter is mailed.
Is this for legal or confidential mail?
No. PieterPost sends regular physical mail. Use the official facility instructions if you need legal mail, confidential mail, tracking, or proof of delivery.
Are inmate mail rules the same everywhere?
No. Prison mail rules change by country, facility, custody type, and mailroom process. Some mail is inspected or scanned before delivery.
How much does it cost to write and send an inmate letter?
A one-page inmate letter starts at $3. Extra pages cost $0.50 each. The flow shows the exact price before checkout.
How long does delivery take?
Estimated postal delivery depends on the destination country. Facility screening can add time after postal delivery.