Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Create emergency visa schemes for victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

Closed 786 signatures

What the petition asks

Due to the crisis caused by the earthquakes in southeast Turkey and Syria, the UK Government should create emergency visa schemes for victims of the earthquake who have nowhere to stay.
Due to the humanitarian crisis caused by the earthquake in southeast Turkey and Syria, the UK Government should create emergency visa schemes for victims of these earthquakes, along the lines of those granted to Ukrainian refugees, to allow refuge to victims of the earthquake who have nowhere to stay.

The earthquake has affected the families of many of the Kurdish and Turkish community in the UK, and the Government should make it easier for family members, friends, and members of the public, to welcome those who have lost their homes to the UK.

Timeline

9 Feb 2023 Petition opened for signatures
9 Aug 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 786
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 9 Feb 2023
Closed 9 Aug 2023

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