Petition · Home Office

Allow emergency travel documents for British children born to overseas surrogacy

Open for signatures 270 signatures

What the petition asks

Allow British children born overseas via surrogacy to return to the UK faster by issuing emergency travel documents, granting access to the fast track first passport service, or enabling a pre birth application process where nationality is evidenced before birth.
British children born overseas through lawful surrogacy are often stranded abroad for weeks after birth due to passport delays. This creates safeguarding, mental health, and financial risks at a critical stage of a child’s life. Only a small number of families are affected, but the impact is severe. Faster administrative routes would protect children, support equality, and uphold their best interests without changing primary legislation.

Timeline

23 Feb 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 270
Status Open for signatures
Department Home Office
Opened 23 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.