Petitions/Simplify rules & create temporary visa for EU couples wanting to start a family
StatusClosed
Opened22 Apr 2025
Closes22 Oct 2025
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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We urge the UK Government to simplify visa rules for EU citizens wanting to start a family with their EU partners in the UK. Introduce a temporary visa allowing couples to live and work together while proving their relationship.

We think the UK visa system imposes excessive requirements for EU couples. We think that many applicants have over 10 years of contributions but may be forced to provide too much evidence for their relationship, even if they marry in a few months. We think that without a temporary visa, couples can’t live together, work, or save for their wedding, and that many people live on minimum wages can’t afford high fees. We believe that this is discriminatory and prevents families from reuniting

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Constituency engagement ranking

David Williams
1David Williams MP
Stoke-on-Trent North
7
Gareth Snell
2Gareth Snell MP
Stoke-on-Trent Central
2
Liam Conlon
3Liam Conlon MP
Beckenham and Penge
1
Oliver Ryan
4Oliver Ryan MP
Burnley
1
Dan Tomlinson
5Dan Tomlinson MP
Chipping Barnet
1
Nigel Farage
6Nigel Farage MP
Clacton
1
Tom Rutland
7Tom Rutland MP
East Worthing and Shoreham
1
Hilary Benn
8Hilary Benn MP
Leeds South
1
Sadik Al-Hassan
9Sadik Al-Hassan MP
North Somerset
1
Sarah Olney
10Sarah Olney MP
Richmond Park
1