How to Get on an Inmate's Visiting List at FCI Allenwood

To visit someone at FCI Allenwood, you must be on that inmate's approved visiting list. No approval, no visit. Get this sorted before you request time off work or book travel.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons uses a form called the BP‑A0629 Visitor Information form to manage visiting lists. The inmate fills this out to request that you be added as an approved visitor, which kicks off the review process.

• ✓ Legal name
• ✓ Date of birth
• ✓ Address (including ZIP code)
• ✓ Telephone number (including area code)

The BP‑A0629 asks about citizenship. If you're a U.S. citizen, you'll provide your Social Security number. If not, you'll need your Alien Registration number and/or passport number.

• ✓ Relationship to the inmate
• ✓ Race and sex of visitor
• ✓ Whether you desire to visit (Yes/No)

The BP‑A0629 authorizes the Bureau of Prisons to run a background check. They may contact law enforcement or crime information agencies to verify your information. This is standard - they want to make sure adding you to the list won't cause problems for the facility.

1. Confirm you need to be approved - You can’t visit until you’re on the inmate’s approved visiting list.
2. Have the inmate send you the BP‑A0629 - The inmate uses this form to request that you be included among their approved visitors.
3. Fill it out carefully and truthfully - Your answers may be checked through inquiries to law enforcement or crime information agencies.
4. Return the completed information as directed - Once it’s submitted, the institution can review your suitability and decide whether adding you would create a management problem or other adverse effects.
5. Wait for clearance before planning a trip - Don’t assume you’re approved until you’ve been added to the inmate’s visiting list.