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Immigration testing

DNA Testing Suitable for
UK Immigration Applications

DNA Vue coordinates immigration DNA testing using an ISO/IEC 17025 UKAS-accredited laboratory partner and professional sample collection procedures designed to meet current Home Office DNA collection requirements.

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Home Office collection requirements

Our immigration
collection process.

Accreditation applies to the laboratory performing the analysis, not independently to DNA Vue. Applicable testing is conducted within the laboratory's accredited scope.

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Our immigration collection process includes:

  • Independent sample collection
  • Photographic identification checks
  • Passport-style photographs where required
  • Participant identity verification
  • Documented chain of custody
  • Tamper-controlled sample handling
  • Secure transfer to the testing laboratory
  • UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis

For Home Office DNA evidence, participants must show photo ID and provide a passport-style photograph. Children under 16 can provide a birth certificate if they do not have photo ID.

How international cases work

One case,
two countries.

A typical case: a father in the UK is applying for a visa for his child overseas. We collect the father's sample here, and arrange for the child's sample to be professionally collected at an approved facility in their own country. Because this is a legal DNA test, no one may collect their own sample. Professional collection at every location protects the chain of custody and prevents any question of tampering.

Every immigration case is different, so pricing is quoted individually. It depends on the country, the number of people tested and the overseas collection arrangements. Call 020 8059 5620 for a quote with no obligation.
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Tell us about your case

Who needs to be tested, where they are, and which authority the result is for. We confirm the right approach and a total quote before anything proceeds.

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UK collection

Samples in the UK are collected professionally with verified photo ID, at our Dartford clinic or an arranged appointment.

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Overseas collection

Family members abroad attend an approved facility in their country, where their sample is professionally collected and documented under the same chain of custody.

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Accredited analysis and report

Analysis is carried out by our ISO/IEC 17025 UKAS-accredited laboratory partner, with applicable testing conducted within the laboratory's accredited scope. DNA Vue coordinates the testing and professional collection; accreditation applies to the laboratory performing the analysis.

Common questions

Before you
start.

  • Which relationships can be tested? Paternity is the most common, and maternity, grandparentage, aunt or uncle and sibling tests are available when a parent cannot be tested.
  • Can the overseas person use a home kit? No. Immigration tests are legal tests, so every sample must be professionally collected and documented. Self-collected samples cannot be accepted.
  • How long does it take? Laboratory results are ready within 3 to 4 working days of all valid samples arriving. Overall timing depends on the overseas collection appointment and courier transit.
  • Why is there no fixed price? Overseas collection fees, couriers and the number of people tested vary by case, so we confirm a single total quote before you commit.
Our testing safeguards

Testing Standards

Accreditation applies to the laboratory performing the analysis, not independently to DNA VUE LTD.

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UKAS Accredited Analysis

Laboratory analysis performed by our UKAS ISO/IEC 17025-accredited testing partner.

Accredited Relationship Testing

Applicable paternity and relationship analysis performed within the laboratory's accredited scope.

Verified Chain of Custody

Identity verification, witnessed collection and documented sample handling.

Home Office Collection Procedures

Testing coordinated with professional sample collection procedures designed to meet current Home Office DNA collection requirements. DNA Vue is not Home Office approved.

Worldwide, based in the UK

Get your immigration
case quoted.

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Acting for a client? We work with solicitors on immigration cases regularly and can invoice your firm directly.