Petition · past parliament
Visa exemption for earthquake victims of Turkey to join their families in UK
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
The recent earthquake in Turkey has left thousands of people stranded in the freezing cold with very limited shelter and food.
There are currently no temporary visa exemptions to support victims of such event. Families in the UK are very concerned for their loved ones health and safety.
We urge the UK goverment to provide temporary visa exemptions to earthquake victims of Turkey to join their families in the UK.
We urge the UK goverment to provide temporary visa exemptions to earthquake victims of Turkey to join their families in the UK.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Create a Turkish Family Scheme visa for people homeless due to the earthquake
Timeline
| 8 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Feb 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Feb 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.