Petition · past parliament
Extend to UK citizens the family rights guaranteed for EU citizens in the UK.
Closed
643 signatures
What the petition asks
In the Brexit negotiations, family rights for EU citizens were guaranteed including the right for non EEA family members to join them in the UK. This should be extended to include UK citizens who must meet income thresholds, huge visa fees + complex rules before non EEA family members can live here
We support the family rights of Europeans in the UK.
But currently UK citizens must earn £18600 to bring a non EEA spouse or partner to the UK. This rises by £3800 to bring a child here + £2600 for each subsequent child.
UK citizens must pay thousands of pounds of visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge for our non EEA family members.
If we make any mistakes on our visa forms our family members must leave the UK and appeal from overseas.
We demand parity with European citizens in the UK.
But currently UK citizens must earn £18600 to bring a non EEA spouse or partner to the UK. This rises by £3800 to bring a child here + £2600 for each subsequent child.
UK citizens must pay thousands of pounds of visa fees and the Immigration Health Surcharge for our non EEA family members.
If we make any mistakes on our visa forms our family members must leave the UK and appeal from overseas.
We demand parity with European citizens in the UK.
Timeline
| 18 Dec 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jun 2018 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
643
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Dec 2017
Closed
18 Jun 2018
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.