In short: Comilla (Cumilla) 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 Comilla (Cumilla) applicants submit
There is no Ukrainian consular service in Comilla (Cumilla). 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 Comilla (Cumilla)
Machine-readable passport (MRP/e-Passport)
Apply or renew at the Regional Passport Office, Cumilla. 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 Cumilla 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.
Cumilla’s established migration networks also attract sub-agents who resell fake Ukrainian job offers along the Dhaka–Chattogram corridor. Never pay a local agent a lump sum for a “guaranteed” Ukrainian permit — the permit is filed by the Ukrainian employer, not bought in Cumilla.
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)