Petition · Home Office
Abolish visa fees for spouses of British citizens and parents of British kids
Open for signatures
42 signatures
What the petition asks
Some spouses of British citizens and parents of British children may find themselves separated as a family for months, whilst applying for a visa, which is my family's experience. I believe the high fees that can run into thousands, and long process involved, make this situation cruel and unfair.
We are concerned that many British families are split apart by unaffordable visa fees, with one parent applying from overseas, whilst one may need to be in the UK to work. Family life shouldn’t depend on income in this way.
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
42
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Home Office
Opened
16 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.