Father was asked for DNA test to get a passport for his daughter
A UK citizen living in France reported that his daughter's application for a British passport was initially rejected due to insufficient evidence of paternity, despite the submission of extensive documentation. The father was asked to undergo a costly DNA test, a requirement that arose from new post-Brexit rules restricting entry for dual nationals without a UK passport. The application was eventually accepted without the DNA test, a decision the author suggests was influenced by media scrutiny of the case.
- ▪The father submitted photos, hospital records, and translated certificates but was told there was insufficient evidence to prove paternity.
- ▪New post-Brexit rules require dual nationals to hold a British passport to enter the UK, otherwise they must pay for a certificate of entitlement.
- ▪The Home Office stated that additional evidence, such as the layout of a home, may be requested to ensure credible authenticity.
- ▪The passport application was accepted after the story gained press attention, even though no new paperwork had been submitted since April.
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| Original publisher | The Guardian — UK |
| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/oct/12/father-dna-test-passport-daughter-dual-national |
| Publication time | Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:47 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-10-12T06:13:17.421Z |
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Applying for a passport for a dual national has become more difficult under recent new rules. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PAView image in fullscreenApplying for a passport for a dual national has become more difficult under recent new rules. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PAConsumer championsMoneyFather was asked for DNA test to get a passport for his daughterNew post-Brexit rules mean that dual nationals cannot enter the UK unless they have a British passportAnna TimsMon 12 Oct 2026 02.00 EDTLast modified on Mon 12 Oct 2026 02.17 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMy teenage daughter is unable to see her grandparents because of the UK’s new requirement for dual nationals to hold a UK passport.I’m a UK citizen, married to a French national, and we live in France.
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