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

At FCI Berlin - and across the federal system - you can only visit after the inmate adds you to their visiting list and the BOP clears you. That clearance step matters. Even if you're a close family member, you're not considered approved until the paperwork is reviewed and you're officially authorized.

You'll need to complete the BP‑A0629 visitor questionnaire and release form, then return it to the institution. The form collects information the BOP uses to review your request, including a release related to criminal history. Fill it out completely - this isn't optional. If you skip questions or leave sections blank, your request will be suspended with no further consideration. Even partial information can significantly delay the decision.

• ✓ Fill out the BP‑A0629 questionnaire and release form completely before you send it
• ✓ Provide all requested identifying information (the form is used to evaluate you for visiting privileges)
• ✓ Complete the release/authorization portion of the form
• ✓ Double-check for blanks; missing information can suspend processing or significantly delay a decision

The BP‑A0629 is detailed for a reason: it includes an authorization tied to the approval process. By signing, you allow the Warden to access records of criminal offenses for which you've been arrested and convicted, along with related information. This is part of the suitability screening that determines whether you're approved to visit.

Send your completed BP‑A0629 directly to the institution. For questions about where to mail it or other visiting logistics, use FCI Berlin's official contact information on their facility web page - not the BOP Central Office, which handles general or website-related inquiries.

1. Find FCI Berlin’s official facility page - Use the BOP’s facility listings and select FCI Berlin to get the correct, current contact details.
2. Confirm where the BP‑A0629 should be sent - Contact the facility using the information on that page and ask where they want the completed visitor questionnaire and release form returned.
3. Ask how to confirm receipt - When you contact the facility, ask what they recommend for verifying the form arrived and is readable/complete, so you don’t lose time to preventable delays.

After you submit the BP‑A0629, the most common holdup is missing information. The BOP is clear: if you don't provide what's requested, your request will be suspended with no further consideration. Partial information can also significantly delay review. If you haven't heard back within a reasonable timeframe, follow up with the institution to confirm your paperwork is complete and in the right hands.