Petition · past parliament

Government to immediately legislate that visitors to UK have Health Insurance

Closed 5,143 signatures

What the petition asks

The NHS is a great institution, and unfortunately is now in dire straits. Health tourists are taking advantage of a system that is not fit for purpose. On arrival into the country medical insurance must be provided with immediate effect.

Timeline

1 Nov 2016 Petition opened for signatures
1 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 5,143
Status Closed
Opened 1 Nov 2016
Closed 1 May 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.