Overseas Child First Passport. DNA why?

Hi,

I am in the midst of my second application for my three (3) childrens passports ( I missed a deadline the 1st time). when I was struck down with COVID.

I am a British citizen by birth and currently married in The Gambia to my Gambian wife and have submitted all required documents to HMPO to support the application and have taken part in an online interview last week as well. A couple of days ago I received a letter asking me if I want to volunteer to take DNA tests to supoort the applications.

Although I have no issues taking the tests (apart for the outrageous cost £600) as it will obviouls prove parentage I was wondering a couple of things.

- Why is it voluntary and not mandated?
- Does the request indicate that HMPO do not have enough?
- If I am the British citizen, why then are they asking for my wife to take the test?

I have actually made complaints before to HMPO and the Minister for Immigration at the way I have been treated by HMPO as it is as if they keep moving the goalposts.

I'd appreciate any advice.

Cheers

Ask them to pay for any voluntary DNA tests.

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

Did you submit the marriage certificate along with the passport applications?
Were the children born before or after the date of the marriage certificate?

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:20 pm

Did you submit the marriage certificate along with the passport applications?

Yes.

secret.simon wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:20 pm

Were the children born before or after the date of the marriage certificate?

After

In such a case, the DNA tests request does seem a bit unnecessary.

Hi,

I honestly thought so too.

Like I said, if they feel it is absolutey neccessary, I'd obviously do it (even though it's quite expensive).