Signing of Documents
For the signing of any documents by inmates, visitors can inform the officers during visit registration.
When documents are submitted during face to face visit session, the request will be processed during the visit session and the documents will be returned on the *same day.
When documents are submitted during televisit sessions or non-visit day, there will be a processing time of minimal 5 working days.
Letter of Incarceration
Visitors can submit their request for a Letter of Incarceration during their visit registration. They must state the purpose for the request and it will be subject to the inmate’s consent.
Compassionate Leave Application
Compassionate leave allows an inmate to:
- Visit a family member who is seriously ill either at home or in hospital or at any other place in Singapore
- Pay last respect to a deceased family member
Family member shall be confined to family line of descent which means great-grandparents and grandparents (both paternal and maternal), parents, siblings (including step-siblings), spouse, children (including step children), grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family members who wish to apply for the compassionate leave may proceed to Prison Link Centre Changi during our operating hours with the following documents:
- Original NRIC of the applicant;
- Original documents proving the relationship between the inmate and the family member who certified to be dangerously ill or who has passed away; and
- Original copy of the medical memo or death certificate
Please approach the counter staff to fill up an application form.
For application during Prison Link Centre Changi non-operating hours, please proceed to the Changi Complex Main Entrance (located next to Prison Link Centre Changi).
The application for compassionate leave is subject to approval.
Loss of Documentary Proof
Birth certificate
Visitors can apply for a certified birth extract on behalf of the inmate online via ICA website www.ica.gov.sg/citizen/birth/citizen_birth_extract
Marriage Certificate
Visitors can apply for an extract copy of marriage certificate (duplicate certificate) from the Registry of Marriages (ROM) or Registry of Muslim Marriages (ROMM) via the following mode:
- Online application: www.rom.gov.sg/extract/rom_extract_start.asp;
- Online application: www.romm.gov.sg/extract/romm_extract_instruction.asp;
- Self-help kiosks located at ROM and ROMM
Proof for relationship for Foreigners
For foreign visitors who are unable to produce original documentary proof of their relationship with the inmate, can approach their Embassies or High Commission to seek assistance.