How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at Greensville Corrections Center starts with approval. Every prospective visitor, adults and minors alike, must apply online and get pre-approved by the Central Visitation Unit (CVU) before attempting any visit. Wait for written CVU approval before scheduling or showing up. Visits attempted before processing, or without scheduling, may be denied. At the facility, your government-issued photo ID is scanned into VACORIS and kept in a secured institutional location for the duration of the visit (you may receive a visitor pass). If you're using video visitation, timing matters. Home internet visitors should log into the GTL system 15 minutes before the appointment, and AFOI Visitor Center guests should arrive at least 20 minutes early. Visit types, schedules, and booking windows can vary, so confirm Greensville's current options before you plan.
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Once you have written approval from the Central Visitation Unit (CVU), you're not quite done yet. There are still a couple of steps before you can walk in for your first in-person visit. Here's how scheduling works, what days visits are typically offered for general population, and what to bring so you don't get turned away at check-in.
Visiting someone at a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) facility starts with getting approved through the Central Visitation Unit (CVU). Once you understand the steps, the process is pretty straightforward.
Before you plan a trip, make sure you're approved to visit. This facility requires an online visitor application and written approval from the Central Visitation Unit (CVU) before you can schedule or attend a visit.
Video visits go smoothly when you plan around the timing rules and the no-refund policy. Use the sections below to get registered and avoid losing your visit time.
Virginia Department of Corrections visits start with an online application and a background review. Here's how eligibility works, what can trigger a denial, and what to do if your application takes longer than expected.
A Virginia DOC visit goes a lot smoother when you show up with the right ID and know what to expect at the front desk. Use the sections below as a quick prep guide before you travel.
Submit the visitor application online to the Central Visitation Unit (CVU). Both adults and minors must be listed and approved through the CVU process. Wait for written approval before scheduling. Out-of-state applicants may need extra processing time.
No. Wait for written CVU approval first. Arriving before your application is processed, or without scheduling, can result in the visit being denied.
Bring a valid government photo ID that matches your application. It will be scanned into VACORIS and retained for the visit. For timing: log into GTL 15 minutes before a home internet video visit, and arrive at least 20 minutes early for the AFOI Visitor Center.
Staying in touch is usually straightforward once you know the call limits and how phone funding works. Below are the details we have from the facility, plus what you should confirm before setting anything up.
If your letter is missing key details or includes something that's not allowed, it can get rejected before it ever reaches your loved one. Use the format and "do not send" list below to keep your mail moving through Virginia DOC.
If you're trying to help someone incarcerated with calls or video visits, you'll want to understand the payment method tied to each service. Here are the two money-related systems documented for this facility.
