Petition · past parliament
Waive visas now for Ukrainians so they may freely and legally enter the UK
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
Follow the example of Ireland and other European countries and immediately allow people from Ukraine to freely and legally enter the UK.
We must generously welcome Ukrainians fleeing the war, and demonstrate that we unequivocally stand with Ukraine in this time of crisis.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Wave visa requirement for Ukrainian refugees: Waive visa requirement for Ukrainian refugees.
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Timeline
| 26 Feb 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Feb 2022 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Feb 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.