Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Provide free PCR tests for international travel and return to the UK
Closed
6,464 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like to ask the much-respected UK government to support the residents of the UK and its guests and provide free PCR tests for those who fly in or out of the UK, ensuring that these tests meet domestic and international standards required.
The travel industry is going through a rough time with the coronavirus pandemic. It is very important that the UK government does its utmost to support this industry as we are seeing massive cuts in flights, wages and layoffs in the hospitality and airline business. The high cost of tests, as well as their difficulty in obtaining, discourages people from flying. We believe that the price of receiving a PCR tests in the UK, which can be over £100, is excessive, even compared to other countries.
Timeline
| 8 Jul 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jan 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
6,464
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
8 Jul 2021
Closed
8 Jan 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.