Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Allow non-UK relatives to come to the UK to support families through coronavirus

Closed 72 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should change immigration rules to allow long-term visits by non-UK parents or relatives to support family members in the UK. This could help contain coronavirus, providing care for children and the elderly at home.
The current immigration rules for visiting visas for relatives can make it difficult for residents in the UK to bring in their relatives or retired parents who are not financially independent. Teachers, nurses, support workers or civil servants who do not earn much should have the right to be supported by their non-UK family members.

Timeline

25 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
25 Sep 2020 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 72
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 25 Mar 2020
Closed 25 Sep 2020

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