Sylhet Division has a large overseas worker population with established remittance channels. Workers from Sylhet are among the most experienced in navigating foreign employment processes. Ukraine is a less common destination than Gulf states or Malaysia, but the process is manageable with proper preparation — and all visa submissions go through Dhaka.
BMET in Sylhet Division
Sylhet Division has BMET offices that handle district-level processes. Pre-departure registration and Smart Card clearance can be completed at the Sylhet BMET District Employment Office. However, Smart Card clearance requires a valid visa and work permit — so this step comes after the Dhaka visa appointment.
Travel to Dhaka for the Visa
Sylhet has Osmani International Airport with direct flights to Dhaka (Hazrat Shahjalal). Flight time is approximately 45 minutes. Sylhet–Dhaka train (Parabat/Upaban Express) takes approximately 6–7 hours. Road journey is approximately 4–5 hours.
Given the multiple stages of the visa process, most Sylhet applicants plan one main Dhaka trip for document submission plus BMET clearance, scheduling the BMET visit 10–15 days after the visa submission (to allow processing time). Check with your immigration lawyer or Kyiv Pathway advisor on optimal sequencing for your specific case.
Documents to Prepare in Sylhet
- Medical fitness certificate from a BMET-approved centre in Sylhet
- Certified translation of employment documents
- Passport photos (3.5x4.5cm, white background, taken professionally)
- Bank statements (last 3 months — from your Sylhet bank branch)
- Apostille of Bangladeshi documents if required (MFA in Dhaka — can be processed during your Dhaka visit)
Working with Sylhet Agents
Several recruiting agents in Sylhet operate for Gulf and Malaysian labour markets. Very few have genuine Ukraine expertise. If a Sylhet-based agent claims to offer Ukraine work permits directly, verify their claimed permits using Kyiv Pathway's verification service before paying. Ukraine work permits are issued by Ukraine's State Employment Service — not by Sylhet-based agents.