Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Negotiate a pathway for British citizens and residents to return to China
Closed
708 signatures
What the petition asks
We are asking the government to communicate directly with the relevant representatives of the People's Republic of China to develop a pathway and framework for the return of the many British citizens and residents who are currently unable to return to their family, studies and livelihoods in China.
On 28 March 2020, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United Kingdom issued a notice stating that all entry to the country would be suspended, and holders of valid visas would be unable to travel. While this has now been eased somewhat, it is still virtually impossible for anyone to return to see their families or to continue their studies, and many of us have now been unable to see our families, or return to our lives in China, for at least 14 months now.
Timeline
| 1 Jun 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Dec 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
708
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
1 Jun 2021
Closed
1 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.