Petition · past parliament

Give British Commonwealth military automatic right to citizenship and residency

Closed 107 signatures

What the petition asks

Any Commonwealth of Nations person who has served three or more years in HM British Armed Forces should have automatic right to citizenship, residency & military pension.
When someone gives their loyalty, dedication & puts their life on the line for this country, the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, should as reward for said service be given the automatic right to citizenship, residence & military pension. This to include Gurkhas, Fijians, sikhs & other Nationals from any other Commonwealth of Nations country that has given three or more consecutive years service in HM British Armed Forces.

Timeline

17 Jun 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 107
Status Closed
Opened 17 Jun 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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