UK Immigration DNA Testing

Immigration DNA testing is a process used to establish a biological relationship between individuals for the purpose of supporting UK immigration or passport applications. It can be used to provide evidence of parentage, sibling relationships, or other familial ties in applications for family visas, citizenship by descent, and passport applications when documentary evidence is insufficient or unavailable.

The UK Home Office or Passport Office may request a DNA test to substantiate claims of biological relationships in cases where traditional documentary evidence (like birth certificates) is missing, insufficient, or not deemed credible. This is often in the context of family visa applications, citizenship by descent cases, and sometimes for passport applications to confirm eligibility.

Absolutely. Genetrack Biolabs is ISO/IEC17025 accredited and officially approved by the Ministry of Justice to perform DNA testing for passport and immigration casework. Our immigration DNA tests are accepted by the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration, HM Passport Office, and UK courts, ensuring your results meet the required standards for immigration proceedings.

Several factors can influence the cost, including the number of individuals being tested, the type of relationship being confirmed (e.g., paternity, maternity, siblings), and where the individuals are located. Please contact us directly for a personalized quote  by filling out our online quote form or contacting us by phone or email. Our team will respond within 24 hours with a personalized quote.

The DNA letter is a document issued by the Home Office that invites applicants to provide DNA test results from an ISO/IEC17025 accredited laboratory for immigration, visa, passport or other applications. To initiate the immigration DNA testing process, it is necessary to submit the DNA letter to our laboratory as it contains specific procedures and requirements for the test that depend on the locations of each family member.

DNA samples are collected by an impartial third-party specimen collector ("Sampler"), who will use a sterile buccal swab to gently scrape the inside of the cheek to obtain a DNA sample. The collection process is quick, painless, and safe for individuals of all ages, including infants, children, and adults.

No, the family members involved in the immigration DNA test do not need to be present at the same location. Genetrack has a global network of specimen collectors to collect DNA samples from all over the world. We can coordinate the sample collection process at multiple locations, both within the UK and internationally, to accommodate the needs of your family.

Yes, we take the privacy and confidentiality of our clients seriously. All personal information and test results are securely stored and only shared with authorized parties involved in the immigration process.

Our immigration DNA testing results are available within 1 to 3 business days after we receive all the DNA samples. Once the results are ready, we will provide you with an official copy of the results and send a second official copy directly to the Home Office as required.

DNA tests are not mandatory but the UK Home Office or Passport Office may request DNA evidence to support a claimed biological relationship in absence of sufficient documentary proof.