No agent in Khulna can process a Ukrainian visa locally. Files are accepted only at the VFS Global Ukraine centre in Dhaka, and the decision belongs to the Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi. Any Khulna-based agent claiming otherwise is operating fraudulently. If you have doubts about a permit or offer you have received, verify it with us before making any payment.
Which Visa Type Applies — Type D (Long-Stay)
Bangladeshi nationals seeking employment in Ukraine require a Type D long-stay national visa. This visa is issued on the basis of a Ukrainian work permit from the State Employment Service (Державна служба зайнятості, DSZ). The work permit is arranged by your Ukrainian employer in Ukraine — it is not something you or a local agent can obtain from Bangladesh.
Student applicants need a Type D student visa, supported by an official acceptance letter from an accredited Ukrainian university. Both visa types are submitted in person at the VFS Global Ukraine centre in Dhaka.
Where You Apply — the VFS Global Ukraine Centre in Dhaka
Ukraine has no embassy or consulate in Bangladesh. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine lists the Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi as accredited to Bangladesh; that embassy decides, and all files from Khulna Division go to the VFS Global Ukraine centre in Dhaka.
Book the VFS appointment online first and keep the confirmation before you buy a bus or train ticket from Khulna.
Step-by-Step Process for Khulna Applicants
Your employer secures the Ukrainian work permit
The work permit is filed by your employer with Ukraine's State Employment Service. By law DSZ decides within up to 7 working days of registering the employer's application (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-6). The employer sends you a certified copy of the permit; the visa file uses that certified copy (Resolution No. 118, para. 8).
Prepare all documents in Khulna
Complete your medical fitness check at a BMET-approved centre in or near Khulna. Collect bank statements (last 3 months), prepare one 35 × 45 mm photo, buy medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover, and register the visa form on visa.mfa.gov.ua. A police clearance is needed only if the consul requests it (online at pcc.police.gov.bd). Allow 2–3 weeks for full document preparation.
Travel from Khulna to Dhaka (170 km, 5–6 hours by road)
Khulna is the closest of the major divisional cities to Dhaka by road distance. Since the Padma Bridge opened, the Khulna–Dhaka road journey is approximately 4–5 hours by bus or car. Sundarban Express and Chitra Express trains take approximately 7–8 hours (longer than road due to routing).
Attend the VFS appointment and submit documents
Arrive at the VFS Global Ukraine centre at your appointment time with your complete document file and keep the receipt. The embassy has up to 10 working days from receipt of the file to decide (up to 5 for urgent issue, up to 30 if extra checks are needed).
Return to Khulna — wait for processing
You are not required to stay in Dhaka during visa processing. Given the shorter Khulna–Dhaka road time post-Padma Bridge, many Khulna applicants find it practical to make two day trips or one overnight trip total. VFS Global offers passport courier return — confirm availability at submission to avoid a second Dhaka trip for collection.
Complete BMET Smart Card clearance
With your D-visa and work permit, attend the Khulna BMET office for Smart Card clearance. This is the final mandatory BMET step before airport departure. Check the current processing time with the BMET office. Alternatively, complete this step at the BMET head office in Dhaka if you are collecting your passport there.
Travel to Ukraine and file for TRP on time
On arrival in Ukraine, file the Temporary Residence Permit (TRP) documents at the local State Migration Service (DMSU) office no later than 15 working days before your permitted stay ends (Resolution No. 322, para. 17).
Key Documents — Khulna Submission Checklist
| Passport | Valid MRP passport — at least 3 months after your planned departure from Ukraine, two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years (Resolution No. 118, para. 5). Original plus 2 photocopies of the bio-data page. |
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| Work permit | Certified copy of the Ukrainian work permit issued by the State Employment Service (DSZ) to your employer (Resolution No. 118, para. 8). |
| BMET clearance | Pre-departure registration confirmation from BMET Khulna. Smart Card clearance follows visa collection — begin registration now. |
| Police clearance | Not on the visa document list; the consul may request it (Resolution No. 118, para. 10). It is applied for online at pcc.police.gov.bd; if requested, it needs an apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. |
| Invitation letter | Not needed for a work-based Type D visa: the certified copy of the work permit is the supporting document (Resolution No. 118, para. 8). |
| Employment contract | Keep a copy of your contract with you. The Ukrainian visa list for employment asks for the work permit copy; the employer filed the draft contract with DSZ. |
| Financial proof | Proof of sufficient funds or of lawful income in Ukraine (Resolution No. 118, para. 5); bank statements from your local branch are the usual evidence. |
| Medical insurance | Medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover; for a multiple-entry visa it must cover at least your first trip (Resolution No. 118, para. 5). |
| Photos | One colour photo 35 × 45 mm (Resolution No. 118, para. 5). Biometrics are taken at VFS. |
| Medical certificate | Not on the Ukrainian visa list. A medical check at a BMET-approved centre is part of the Bangladesh departure formalities. |
| Visa application form | Filled in online at visa.mfa.gov.ua, printed and signed. |
Practical Logistics — Khulna to Dhaka
Khulna is approximately 170 km southwest of Dhaka. The Padma Bridge, which opened in 2022, has significantly shortened road journey times from Khulna and the southwest. Travel options:
Given the improved road connectivity via Padma Bridge, many Khulna applicants can complete the Dhaka VFS appointment as a day trip or short overnight stay. Allow at least one day before your appointment to verify your full document set is in order.
BMET in Khulna
Khulna Division has a BMET district office handling pre-departure registrations for the southwest region. Workers can begin pre-departure registration locally. Smart Card clearance — mandatory before airport departure — requires your valid D-visa and work permit, and therefore follows your Dhaka visa collection.
Local Scam Warning — Khulna Agents
Khulna Division has an established worker population in shipping, manufacturing, and the Sundarbans-adjacent agricultural and fishery sectors. Ukrainian employers have recruited Bangladeshi workers in construction and agricultural logistics. Because Ukraine is an unfamiliar destination for many Khulna applicants, some local agents exploit this unfamiliarity. Patterns to watch for: an agent in Khulna or Jessore claims to have an "inside channel" to the Ukrainian consulate; an agent shows you a Ukrainian work permit or visa without your documents having been submitted in Dhaka; an agent claims to guarantee visa approval. These claims are false. Verify any offer using our document verification service before making any payment above normal document preparation costs.