Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Waive visa requirements for non-UK nationals having a child with a UK national
Closed
95 signatures
What the petition asks
This will allow those who don’t meet the travel history/financial requirements through the current family visa rules to attend the birth of their child or meet their baby for the first time. It is a fundamental right for a child to have access to BOTH parents regardless of finance.
At times a child comes into our life before being financially ready. Does that mean we should not be present while we figure it out?
Parental inconsistency can be detrimental to a child’s development especially in the early years of life. This is being forced upon my baby and others because of fathers who are NOT absent by choice but due to UK regulation. These rules can potentially break up families. This should never happen to anyone. It is discriminatory. This is time we will NEVER get back.
Parental inconsistency can be detrimental to a child’s development especially in the early years of life. This is being forced upon my baby and others because of fathers who are NOT absent by choice but due to UK regulation. These rules can potentially break up families. This should never happen to anyone. It is discriminatory. This is time we will NEVER get back.
Timeline
| 8 Sep 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Mar 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
95
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
8 Sep 2022
Closed
22 Mar 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.