Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Simplify Skilled Worker and Global Talent visa rules for Russian nationals
Closed
219 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to make it easier for Russian citizens and their families to apply for visas, as many such people are fleeing Russia.
The Government should allow applications from anywhere, remove the IELTS requirement, and allow TB screening to take place on arrival to the UK.
The current process of applying for a Skilled Worker/Global Talent visa can take up to 6 months and require applicants to apply from inside their country of residence.
Due to the current conflict in Russia, many skilled Russian workers have already left their country and, therefore, cannot apply. Allowing these people to apply from outside of Russia, and simplifying the application process, should bring benefits to UK businesses and the UK economy.
The current process of applying for a Skilled Worker/Global Talent visa can take up to 6 months and require applicants to apply from inside their country of residence.
Due to the current conflict in Russia, many skilled Russian workers have already left their country and, therefore, cannot apply. Allowing these people to apply from outside of Russia, and simplifying the application process, should bring benefits to UK businesses and the UK economy.
Timeline
| 4 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Apr 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
219
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
4 Oct 2022
Closed
4 Apr 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.