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Immigration detention in Australia

We treat all people in detention with respect, dignity and fairness. While in an immigration detention facility, we provide appropriate food, medical, recreational and other support services, including mental health services.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Conditi​ons of entry

Conditions of Entry are in place for the safety and security of:

  • visitors, including you
  • detainees
  • staff
  • the immigration detention facility, including an alternative place of detention.

All visitors must acknowledge and agree to the Conditions of Entry.

You must observe immigration detention facility rules and follow any reasonable direction given by staff.

If you do not agree to the Conditions of Entry, you will be denied entry into the immigration detention facility. Failure to comply with the Conditions of Entry during a visit may lead to your visit being terminated.

Read the Immigration Detention Facility Conditions of Entry - Form 1512B carefully before applying as it has recently changed. This form is available under the Conditions of Entry, and you can choose your preferred language.

Privacy Notice – Visitors to immigration detention facilities

Under the Privacy Act 1988, the Department must tell individuals of certain matters when it collects their personal information. The Privacy Notice – Visitors to immigration detention facilities (APP5) - Form 1553, provides this information for visitors to immigration detention facilities.


​​Security and health screening

We will ask all visitors and their belongings to undergo security screening as a condition of entry. This may include:

  • the use of hand-held scanners
  • walk-through screening
  • x-ray and substance detection.

Substance detection methods may include the use of detector dogs. An officer may ask to inspect items in your possession and/or pass those items through x-ray screening.

You are not under any obligation to comply with this request. However, if you do not comply, we may deny you entry to the immigration detention facility.

Providing proof of vaccination is no longer required for visitors entering an immigration detention facility.​

For information about COVID-19 vaccinations, refer to the Department of Health and Aged Care.

Visitors can also contact their health care provider.