Petition · past parliament · Home Office

Seek to join the Schengen Zone

Closed 101 signatures

What the petition asks

The UK Government should apply to join the Schengen Zone to allow free travel and residence for UK / EU citizens. Switzerland has done this, they don’t have a common currency and have their own rules - why can’t we do the same?
The new Electronic VISA system that is being implemented in Schengen should make the region much more secure and will allow for free movement for work and vacation. UK homeowners in the EU would be able to use their homes more easily and workers could travel and work freely.

Timeline

10 Nov 2023 Petition opened for signatures
10 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 101
Status Closed
Department Home Office
Opened 10 Nov 2023
Closed 10 May 2024

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