DNA and Cost

[HBO 0]

Does the Nigerian embassy require DNA testing for accompanying children and if so, what is the cost? Hope someone can help me with this and share their experience. More money, more money.

Edited November 16, 2007 by HakeemConstance

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

I haven't heard that they do but I hope someone comes along with experience with this issue. Good Luck!

[Dakine 26]

Does the Nigerian embassy require DNA testing for accompanying children and if so, what is the cost? Hope someone can help me with this and share their experience. More money, more money.

DNA testing only sometimes is required when you apply at the embassy for US citizenship or a passport for a child born abroad.

[jeje 0]

Does the Nigerian embassy require DNA testing for accompanying children and if so, what is the cost? Hope someone can help me with this and share their experience. More money, more money.

they might ask if they doubt the biological of the child,but prepare urself.

[FemiandMarion 0]

Yes, one of my friends filed for her fiance in Nigeria and he has two sons. They had to go through DNA testing in order to be approved to come to the US. Sorry, but I have no idea how much it cost them

[Dakine 26]

I guess different countries embassies have completely different rules.

Edited November 18, 2007 by Haole

[Divine Mercy 0]

I guess different countries embassies have completely different rules.

I've been wondering this myself. I had read, a long time ago, on here that someone was denied at the embassy pending a DNA test on the american born child in order to prove the Nigerian was the actual father (I guess for bona fide marriage evidence) My husband (who is Nigerian) and I have a son together. His birth certificate is part of our application showing bona fide marriage, and I have been worried that the Embassy will want proof. My son has his father's last name even though we weren't married at the time of his birth. I'm going to the interview with my husband (if that day should ever arrive!) and I'm taking the baby with me. Let them look at his little face and tell me he's not my husband's son.

It would be good to know how it is done and how much it costs just in case. Would we have to have it done at an embassy approved medical facility? how long does it take to get results? how much? questions like that ...

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

I guess different countries embassies have completely different rules.

I've been wondering this myself. I had read, a long time ago, on here that someone was denied at the embassy pending a DNA test on the american born child in order to prove the Nigerian was the actual father (I guess for bona fide marriage evidence) My husband (who is Nigerian) and I have a son together. His birth certificate is part of our application showing bona fide marriage, and I have been worried that the Embassy will want proof. My son has his father's last name even though we weren't married at the time of his birth. I'm going to the interview with my husband (if that day should ever arrive!) and I'm taking the baby with me. Let them look at his little face and tell me he's not my husband's son.

It would be good to know how it is done and how much it costs just in case. Would we have to have it done at an embassy approved medical facility? how long does it take to get results? how much? questions like that ...

Osomba is going through DNA testing now, but your son is in America so I would assume you'd do it here at an approved practitioner. I don't think you'd have to do it before getting the visa because you're not requesting a visa for your son who already lives here. I think the DNA testing is to make sure you're not just bringing a friend's child over to the US for a better life claiming it is your own child.

[Divine Mercy 0]

I guess different countries embassies have completely different rules.

I've been wondering this myself. I had read, a long time ago, on here that someone was denied at the embassy pending a DNA test on the american born child in order to prove the Nigerian was the actual father (I guess for bona fide marriage evidence) My husband (who is Nigerian) and I have a son together. His birth certificate is part of our application showing bona fide marriage, and I have been worried that the Embassy will want proof. My son has his father's last name even though we weren't married at the time of his birth. I'm going to the interview with my husband (if that day should ever arrive!) and I'm taking the baby with me. Let them look at his little face and tell me he's not my husband's son.

It would be good to know how it is done and how much it costs just in case. Would we have to have it done at an embassy approved medical facility? how long does it take to get results? how much? questions like that ...

Osomba is going through DNA testing now, but your son is in America so I would assume you'd do it here at an approved practitioner. I don't think you'd have to do it before getting the visa because you're not requesting a visa for your son who already lives here. I think the DNA testing is to make sure you're not just bringing a friend's child over to the US for a better life claiming it is your own child.

wow I guess people would do that (sneak a child in)!

Thank you for your answer. I do recall an american woman married to a Nigerian who had a baby together and they required a DNA test before they would approve a visa for him. He must have just run into the most nasty interviewer in the history of Lagos!

[Ta Ta 1]

Just got back from a trip and saw this topic.

DNA is being increasingly implemented to proof paternity or disproof that fiances are related. While on my trip to Germany I read in the newspaper

that Germany also will increase DNA testing, which surprised me, usually it is required where 3. world countries are involved due to the fact that

cousins, siblings etc. are presented as fiance or child.

The embassies have strict guidelines on how to proceed with DNA testing.

A designated panel physician will collect the specimen, usually one where you have or will receive the medical.

If the petitioner is in the US and the SO and child abroad, the petitioner will contact a lab from a list of designated US labs that are accredited.

The embassy will provide this list.

Now the dance begins....

the lab ships the DNA kits (for father and his child for example) abroad to the doctor and both go to the specimen collection.

Then the doctor ships it back to the US lab where it gets analyzed.

After about 1-2 weeks of processing the lab returns the results to the embassy and you are contacted for the next step.

The cost ranges from $ 510 - $1000, depending on the lab you choose, a median cost of $600-800.

Compare prices and ask for discounts. PM me if you need further advice of my personal experience with DNA testing.