Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
To remove VAT on all COVID tests in the UK
Closed
3,099 signatures
What the petition asks
We are calling on the Government to remove VAT on all COVID-19 tests used in the UK including those purchased and administered by the private sector enabling Britain to get back to work, travel and play.
Individuals that have to take a private COVID test through no fault of their own – for example as a requirement for international travel – can still charged more than £60 per testing kit, in part because of the 20% addition to the cost via VAT.
This extra cost for private kits is a substantial “holiday tax” for people looking to travel overseas as this begins to be possible after lockdown. This is an inequitable situation that will substantially increase the cost of holidaying overseas for families. The Government should look to ease this burden as Britain begins to return safely to work, travel and leisure.
This extra cost for private kits is a substantial “holiday tax” for people looking to travel overseas as this begins to be possible after lockdown. This is an inequitable situation that will substantially increase the cost of holidaying overseas for families. The Government should look to ease this burden as Britain begins to return safely to work, travel and leisure.
Timeline
| 13 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Nov 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,099
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
13 May 2021
Closed
13 Nov 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.