Any agent in Rajshahi claiming they can process a Ukrainian visa or work permit locally is making a false claim. Ukrainian visas are decided by the Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi, and files from Bangladesh are accepted only at the VFS Global Ukraine centre in Dhaka. Ukrainian work permits are issued by the State Employment Service in Ukraine. No private party in Rajshahi has authority over either process. See our scam dossiers before engaging with any Rajshahi-based Ukraine recruiter.
Which Visa Type Applies — Type D (Long-Stay)
Bangladeshi nationals working in Ukraine need a Type D long-stay national visa. The Type D work visa is issued against a Ukrainian work permit from the State Employment Service (DSZ). The work permit is arranged by your Ukrainian employer in Ukraine — you cannot apply for a work permit yourself from Bangladesh.
Students applying for Ukrainian universities need a Type D student visa, supported by an acceptance letter from an accredited Ukrainian institution. Both 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 files from Rajshahi go to the VFS Global Ukraine centre in Dhaka.
Book the VFS appointment online first and keep the confirmation before you book travel from Rajshahi.
Step-by-Step Process for Rajshahi Applicants
Your employer obtains the Ukrainian work permit
The work permit application is filed in Ukraine by your employer with the 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, and the visa file starts once you have it.
Gather all documents in Rajshahi
Complete medical fitness check at a BMET-approved centre in or near Rajshahi. 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 minimum for document preparation.
Travel from Rajshahi to Dhaka (250 km, 5–6 hours by road)
Confirm your VFS appointment date before booking travel. Shah Makhdum Airport in Rajshahi operates direct flights to Dhaka (40–45 minutes). Silk City Express and Padma Express trains take approximately 3.5–4 hours. Road via the N5 highway takes approximately 4–5 hours.
Attend the VFS appointment and submit documents
Arrive at the VFS Global Ukraine centre at your appointment time with your complete document set 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). You can return home while the file is processed.
Collect visa — second Dhaka trip or courier
VFS Global offers a passport return by courier service — confirm availability at the time of submission. If using courier, you do not need to return to Dhaka for collection. If collecting in person, plan your second Dhaka trip once VFS tells you the passport is ready.
Complete BMET Smart Card clearance
With your D-visa and work permit, attend the BMET Rajshahi office for Smart Card (pre-departure) clearance. Alternatively, this can be done at the BMET head office in Dhaka if you are collecting your passport there. Check the current processing time with the BMET office.
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 — Rajshahi 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 from BMET Rajshahi. 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 — Rajshahi to Dhaka
Rajshahi is approximately 250 km northwest of Dhaka. Travel options:
The embassy has up to 10 working days from receipt of the file to decide (up to 30 with extra checks). You do not need to remain in Dhaka during this period — return to Rajshahi after submission. Allow at least one day before your appointment to arrive rested and verify you have all documents in order.
BMET in Rajshahi
BMET has a district office serving Rajshahi Division. Workers can begin pre-departure registration locally. Smart Card clearance — the final mandatory BMET step before airport departure — requires your D-visa and work permit. Begin pre-departure registration in Rajshahi while your visa application is being processed in Dhaka.
Local Scam Warning — Rajshahi Agents
Rajshahi has established recruiting agencies operating for Gulf and Southeast Asian markets. Ukraine is a less common destination in this area, which makes it easier for fraudulent agents to operate without scrutiny. Typical scam patterns: a Rajshahi agent claims they can process a Ukrainian work permit directly without involving your employer in Ukraine; an agent shows you what looks like a Ukrainian visa or permit without your passport having left your hands; an agent guarantees visa approval. None of these are how the process works. Ukrainian work permits are issued in Ukraine. Visa files are accepted only at the VFS Global Ukraine centre in Dhaka, and the Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi decides them. Anyone claiming otherwise is either uninformed or deliberately deceiving you.