Petition · past parliament

Automatic Settlement Rights to the Elderly Parents of the British Citizens

Closed 3,638 signatures

What the petition asks

Elderly parents/relatives should be given an automatic right to settle in the UK subject to their UK family’s ability to maintain and accommodate them without recourse to the public funds.
In the past few years, the immigration rules have made it virtually impossible for the elderly dependent parents/relatives of the British citizen to settle in the UK. This has led to the elderly parents forced to leave the UK and/or refusal of their entry clearance application resulting them living alone without the vital physical and emotional support. A change in the law is well overdue to make sure that they live with the dignity that they deserve in the most vulnerable years of their lives with their loved ones.

Timeline

7 Feb 2018 Petition opened for signatures
7 Aug 2018 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,638
Status Closed
Opened 7 Feb 2018
Closed 7 Aug 2018

Follow this petition

Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.

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