Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Do not require a PCR covid test to return upon England from green list countries

Closed 79 signatures

What the petition asks

The cost of covid PCR tests is outrageous and considerably more than the cost of buying a ticket to travel to see my family. If a country is on the green list it should be considered safe enough not to require a test when you return.
Last week the UK Government came up with a green list of countries where you can travel without having to quarantine on arrival to UK. Although, there are some limitations, including having a valid PCR covid test on day 2 after arrival that needs to be done specifically on one of the sites listed on the government website. This rule doesn't make sense and these tests are not affordable for people like me. Am I free to go and see my family or not? Where are people supposed to get the money?

Timeline

21 May 2021 Petition opened for signatures
21 Nov 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 79
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 21 May 2021
Closed 21 Nov 2021

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