Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Remove travel restrictions during visa processing for UK based applicants.
Closed
206 signatures
What the petition asks
Allow people awaiting a decision on their UK settlement visa to travel abroad and return as and when needed.
Applicants are waiting upwards of 6 months to get a decision on their visa. Unless they are able to pay an additional £800 for an expedited response, they could lose their fees and immigration status if they have to travel. The home office is making an 800% profit on some applications and individuals are paying thousands of pounds for slow, inefficient service. The financial, emotional and physical effects of these restrictions can be devastating.
Timeline
| 17 Feb 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Aug 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
206
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
17 Feb 2022
Closed
17 Aug 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.