Petition · past parliament · Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Negotiate reciprocal Youth Mobility Visas with European countries

Closed 1,081 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should seek to negotiate reciprocal arrangements with European states to allow young Britons & Europeans to obtain the equivalent of Temporary Worker Visas (T5).
This would allow these young folk to travel, work & learn about the UK & Europe (max 2yrs), just like Australians, Canadians, Japanese, Koreans, Taiwanese, etc, can.

Maintain and develop cultural, language and educational exchange between Great Britain and European countries. At the same time providing young, enthusiastic and ambitious British and European people with the opportunity to work in other countries during their GAP years. Helping in sectors like the NHS and Social Care in the Community (e.g. live-in carers), Hospitality, Childcare (e.g. au–pairs) & Agricultural sectors, etc.. Such temporary work should not increase net immigration.

Timeline

6 Aug 2021 Petition opened for signatures
6 Feb 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,081
Status Closed
Department Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Opened 6 Aug 2021
Closed 6 Feb 2022

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