Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Waive visa requirements for refugees from the earthquake in Turkey
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
Open the doors for people to come from Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, as the country has experienced a disaster.
Current visa and immigration restrictions make it difficult for people seeking refuge from the recent earthquake in Turkey.
Current visa and immigration restrictions make it difficult for people seeking refuge from the recent earthquake in Turkey.
Many UK residents have family in Turkey. The UK should temporarily at least open their doors to Turkey, and remove the need for refugees from the earthquake to gain visas to enter the UK.
Timeline
| 14 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
14 Feb 2023
Closed
14 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.