In short: Brahmanbaria applicants do the local steps at home (passport, police clearance, BMET) and then submit the Ukraine visa in Dhaka — the only place in Bangladesh with a Ukrainian Embassy and VFS Global centre.
Where Brahmanbaria applicants submit
There is no Ukrainian consular service in Brahmanbaria. All Ukraine visa applications in Bangladesh are submitted through the Ukrainian Embassy and VFS Global in Dhaka. Plan for at least one trip to Dhaka for biometrics and document submission.
What to do locally in Brahmanbaria
Machine-readable passport (MRP/e-Passport)
Apply or renew at the Regional Passport Office, Brahmanbaria. Ensure at least 18 months of remaining validity before you start the Ukraine process.
Police Clearance Certificate
Apply through your local police / district Special Branch. The PCC later needs consular legalisation (not apostille) for use in Ukraine.
BMET registration & training
Register for BMET clearance; pre-departure orientation is available at the Brahmanbaria Technical Training Centre (TTC). BMET Smart Card clearance is mandatory before departure.
Travel to Dhaka for the visa appointment
Book the VFS Global appointment yourself, then travel to Dhaka for biometrics and submission. Keep originals and your own money — do not hand documents to a local fixer.
Because Brahmanbaria has heavy outbound migration, “visa dalal” networks are active. A common local scam is an “invitation letter” sold as if it were a work permit — it is not. Verify any Ukrainian employer through the EDRPOU registry before paying for anything.
Document checklist (submitted in Dhaka)
- Valid MRP/e-Passport (minimum 18 months remaining validity)
- Completed and signed Type D visa application form
- Two recent passport photos (3.5×4.5cm, white background)
- Original Ukrainian work permit from the State Employment Service
- Invitation letter from the Ukrainian employer
- Employment contract (Ukrainian) + certified Bengali/English translation
- Travel health insurance covering Ukraine (minimum €30,000)
- Bank statement (last 3 months) or proof of financial support
- Medical fitness certificate (BMET-approved centre)
- Police Clearance Certificate (consular legalised)