Petition · past parliament
Stop the increase to the minimum income requirement for spouse visas
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Britain has one of the harshest family migration policies in the world and yesterday the minimum income requirement [MIR] was doubled from £18,600 to £38,700. We must protect family life and family values. We ask that Parliament do not increase the figure to this unjustifiable amount.
£38,700 is a threshold 75% of the UK don't earn so its clear only the wealthiest people can live as a family here.
Right now, a British person needs to show they earn at least £18,600 in order to get a visa for their family to live in the UK. It disproportionately affects women and young people, and creates single parent families. 65% of respondents to a survey conducted by Reunite Families UK said their child received a diagnosis of a mental health condition. Family life must be protected
Right now, a British person needs to show they earn at least £18,600 in order to get a visa for their family to live in the UK. It disproportionately affects women and young people, and creates single parent families. 65% of respondents to a survey conducted by Reunite Families UK said their child received a diagnosis of a mental health condition. Family life must be protected
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 the same action: Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700
Timeline
| 5 Dec 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Dec 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Dec 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.