Florida

Krome North Service Processing Center

Complete Visitor Guide - Miami Field Office

Facility Overview

The Krome North Service Processing Center is a government-operated ICE detention facility located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Situated approximately 25 miles west of downtown Miami near the Everglades, Krome is one of the primary detention facilities serving South Florida and processes thousands of immigration cases annually.

Capacity

~600 beds

Operator

ICE (Government)

Field Office

Miami

Type

Service Processing Center

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Sunday

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Holidays

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Visitation Rules

Arrive 45 minutes before scheduled visit time for security processing
Visits shall not exceed 1 hour
Valid government-issued photo ID required
Minors must be accompanied by adult guardian (18+)
Minors must not be left unaccompanied in waiting room
No cell phones, purses, or personal items allowed inside
Dress code strictly enforced

Accepted ID Types

State Driver's LicenseState Identification CardPassportResident Alien Card

Attorney Visits

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Visitor Dress Code

Female Visitors (Age 12+)

Shorts must cover buttocks and crotch, no higher than 2 inches above knee
No short-shorts, jogging shorts, or cut-offs
Skirts and dresses no higher than 2 inches above knee
No sheer or see-through clothing
Tops must cover to underarm (front and back)
No bare midriffs, strapless tops, tube tops, or swimsuits
No flip flops - shoes required at all times

General Rules

No gang colors or displays
No clothing with offensive images or language
Conservative, modest attire recommended

Communication Options

Tablets

This facility has tablets. Send non-confidential messages via GettingOut.

www.gettingout.com

Phone Calls

Detainees cannot receive incoming calls. To leave an urgent message, call (305) 207-2202 with the detainee's full name, A-number, and your callback number.

Commissary

Deposit funds for food, hygiene items, and phone time via GettingOut.

deposit.gettingout.com

Getting There

From Downtown Miami

1Take FL-836 West (Dolphin Expressway)
2Continue onto FL-821 South (Homestead Extension)
3Exit at SW 8th Street (Tamiami Trail)
4Head west on SW 8th Street
5Turn left onto SW 137th Avenue
6Continue to SW 12th Street
7Turn right - facility is on the left

From Miami International Airport

1Take FL-836 West (Dolphin Expressway)
2Continue onto FL-821 South
3Exit at SW 8th Street
4Follow signs to Krome Avenue
5Facility is near the Everglades

Parking

Visitor parking available but limited. Located between main gate and administration building.

GPS Coordinates

25.7617° N, 80.4456° W

Drive Time from Miami

~35-45 minutes

Tips for Visitors

Call ahead to confirm visiting hours - schedules can change

Arrive 45 minutes early for security processing

Leave all valuables and electronics in your car

Dress conservatively - dress code is strictly enforced

Bring coins for vending machines in the waiting area

Be prepared for non-contact visits

Write down the detainee's A-number before visiting

Weekend visits are organized by detainee's last name initial

Contact Information

Facility Phone

(305) 207-2100

Urgent Messages

(305) 207-2202

Information Hours

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Address

18201 SW 12th Street

Miami, FL 33194

Immigration Court

Miami Krome (Detained) Immigration Court

Public Hours

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Window Filing Hours