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Petition · past parliament

UK students and workers stranded because of Japan's border restrictions

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To convince the Japanese government to lift their border restrictions to allow international/UK students and workers to enter. So he/she can start their education or essential jobs.
The company in Japan has been waiting for me since last year March 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic I was unable to travel. However, when Japan briefly opened their borders for foreigner workers and students, I was able to apply for a working visa. Due to the new variant Japan closed its borders and went under another State of Emergency, causing many disruptions to people like me in the UK and around the world not able to start work. We are willing to comply to quarantine procedures.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a decision for the Government of Japan.

Timeline

15 Apr 2021 Petition opened for signatures
19 Apr 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 19 Apr 2021

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