Petition · Cabinet Office
Apply for the UK to join the Schengen area
Closed
124 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the government to, at the soonest possible time, apply for the UK to join the Schengen area to help enable greater freedom of movement for workers and young people across Europe again.
I believe this will greatly improve the prospects and hopes for young people within the United Kingdom, allowing them to look into the future with brighter eyes knowing they have more doors open to them. I think it could also allow for a greater and easier level of movement for skilled workers and workers in industries we are currently lacking employees in to enter and positively contribute to British society.
Timeline
| 8 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
124
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
8 Aug 2025
Closed
8 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 11 Aug 2026.