Petition · past parliament
To waive citizenship fees for EU citizens that are Key Workers against COVID -19
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
For the EU citizens that are the front line of defence ( Key workers ) in this fight with COVID-19 and want to apply for British citizenship and they already meet the requirements for this process, the fees for the citizenship application to be waived.
We want for the EU citizens that are the front line of defence ( Key workers ) in this fight with COVID-19 and considering that at this moment they are helping the UK nation and not their own, put their lives and their family at risk and helping the UK Nation to pass this difficult and challenging moments that the whole world is facing, as a recognition of their effort, we think that to waive the citizenship fees, it will be a sign of respect and recognition.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/
Read letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/
Award immigrant key workers with permanent residency after coronavirus crisis: Award immigrant key workers with permanent residency after coronavirus crisis
Citizenship to all immigrant key workers: Citizenship to all immigrant key workers
Indefinite Leave to Remain for NHS Staff: Indefinite Leave to Remain for NHS Staff
Give non-British citizens who are NHS workers automatic citizenship: Give non-British citizens who are NHS workers automatic citizenship
Citizenship for all immigrant NHS and social care workers - Covid19: Citizenship for all immigrant NHS and social care workers - Covid19
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/
Read letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 May 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 May 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.