Family communication toolkit
A step-by-step guide for families using the Norwayprison system. Everything below is aggregated from public sources; the prison's own official channels are linked where available.
Data is aggregated from public sources and may be incomplete or out of date. Always verify with primary sources before acting on any figure. See data sources.
Address block. Copy and paste into your envelope or shipping label.
Inmate Full Name Bastøy Prison Bastøy Island Horten 3193 Vestfold Norway
This prison's specific mail rules
Standard postal mail; minimal screening due to low-security regime.
Country-wide mail rules
Bank transfer to the prison's account; reference the inmate's name.
This prison's general number: +47 33 09 11 11(administrative — you cannot speak to inmates this way)
Book a visit: Kriminalomsorgen visit portal
Online or by phone; children's visit rooms and overnight private family visits available subject to assessment.
This prison's visiting rules
Visitors arrive via the prison-operated ferry from Horten. Day and overnight family visits scheduled with prison staff.
Country-wide visiting rules
Important
This toolkit aggregates publicly available guidance. Rules vary by facility and change over time — always confirm with the prison's official contact channels before sending mail, money, or attempting a visit.