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DNA evidence in immigration applications: review information

Information for applicants who may have been asked to provide DNA evidence to support their immigration application.

• From: Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 27 November 2018
• Last updated: 20 June 2019 — See all updates

This information is for anyone who thinks that their immigration case may have been influenced by an inappropriate demand for DNA testing. The provision of DNA evidence in immigration cases should always be voluntary and never mandatory.

A helpline has been set up for anyone who thinks they may have been affected to get advice and support.

If you think you may have been affected, please email [email protected].

Read the written ministerial statement on the Update on the use of DNA evidence in immigration application.

Documents

• Use of DNA evidence in immigration applications
  • 28 February 2020
  • Independent report
• Review into the requirement for DNA evidence to be provided in immigration cases
  • 17 April 2019
  • Corporate report
• Home Secretary statement on the use of DNA evidence in immigration applications
  • 25 October 2018
  • Oral statement to Parliament

Published 27 November 2018
Last updated 20 June 2019 + show all updates

1. 20 June 2019

   Updated to add Darra Singh's report on the use of DNA evidence in immigration applications

2. 17 April 2019

   Contact email address added.

3. 28 November 2018

   Link to the written ministerial statement added. Phone line opening times changed.

4. 27 November 2018

   First published.