No agent in Sylhet has a Ukrainian consular channel. There is one Ukrainian Embassy in Bangladesh — Gulshan-2, Dhaka — and visa applications are accepted nowhere else. If anyone in Sylhet is offering to process a Ukrainian visa without sending you to Dhaka, this is a scam. Check our scam dossiers before engaging with any Sylhet-based Ukraine agent.
Which Visa Type Applies — Type D (Long-Stay)
Bangladeshi nationals pursuing employment in Ukraine require a Type D visa — the long-stay national visa. The Type D work visa is issued on the basis of a Ukrainian work permit from the State Employment Service (Державна служба зайнятості, DSZ). No work permit means no visa application — the permit must be in hand before you begin the embassy process.
For study purposes, a Type D student visa requires an enrollment letter from an accredited Ukrainian university plus proof of financial support. Both employment and study D-visa applications are submitted at the Ukrainian Embassy in Dhaka.
The Only Ukrainian Embassy in Bangladesh — Dhaka
All Ukrainian visa applications in Bangladesh are handled by the Embassy of Ukraine in Gulshan-2, Dhaka. There is no consular presence outside Dhaka. Sylhet applicants must plan a dedicated trip to Dhaka for their embassy appointment.
Appointments are not walk-in. Contact the embassy consular section to book a slot, then confirm your appointment in writing before arranging travel from Sylhet.
Step-by-Step Process for Sylhet Applicants
Employer secures Ukrainian work permit
The work permit is applied for in Ukraine by your employer, not by you. The State Employment Service processes employer applications in 45–60 business days. The original permit is sent to Bangladesh. Do not begin embassy preparations until you have the original permit in hand.
Prepare all documents in Sylhet
Medical fitness check at a BMET-approved centre in Sylhet. Certified translation of employment contract (English is sufficient for embassy). Bank statement from your Sylhet branch. Two passport-size photos. Complete and sign the visa application form. Police clearance from CID Dhaka (can be applied for by post). Allow 2–3 weeks minimum for this stage.
Travel from Sylhet to Dhaka (250 km, 4–5 hours by road)
Book your embassy appointment first, then arrange travel. Osmani International Airport in Sylhet serves direct flights to Hazrat Shahjalal in Dhaka (approximately 45 minutes). Train options include Parabat Express and Upaban Express (6–7 hours). Road journey is approximately 4–5 hours. Stay near Gulshan or Banani in Dhaka for embassy access.
Attend embassy appointment and submit documents
Arrive during consular hours (09:00 – 12:00). Submit your full document set. Biometrics are collected at this stage. Receive acknowledgement receipt. Processing begins from the date of submission — not from your appointment date.
Wait for processing — 5 to 15 business days
You may return to Sylhet during this period. VFS Global offers a passport courier return service — confirm availability at submission. If using courier return, you do not need to travel back to Dhaka for collection. If collecting in person, plan your second Dhaka trip approximately 15–18 business days after submission.
Complete BMET Smart Card clearance
With your D-visa in passport, attend BMET for Smart Card clearance. Sylhet Division residents can complete this at the Sylhet BMET office rather than travelling to Dhaka. Processing takes 3–5 business days from complete document submission.
Travel to Ukraine and apply for TRP within 30 days
On arrival in Ukraine, register your address and apply for a Temporary Residence Permit at the local State Migration Service (DMSU) office. This must happen within 30 days of first entry.
Key Documents — Sylhet Submission Checklist
| Passport | Valid MRP passport — minimum 6 months remaining validity; preferably 18+ months. Original plus 2 photocopies of the bio-data page. |
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| Work permit | Original Ukrainian work permit issued by the State Employment Service (DSZ). Originals only — photocopies or scans are not accepted. |
| BMET clearance | Pre-departure registration confirmation from BMET Sylhet. Smart Card clearance follows visa collection — begin pre-departure registration now. |
| Police clearance | Bangladesh police clearance from CID, Dhaka. Apply by post or in person in Dhaka. Allow 2–3 weeks for issuance. |
| Invitation letter | Original invitation letter from Ukrainian employer on company letterhead, specifying employment type, duration, and accommodation. |
| Employment contract | Signed employment contract in Ukrainian with certified English translation. Must be consistent with work permit details. |
| Financial proof | Bank statements for the last 3 months. Sylhet branch statements are acceptable. |
| Medical insurance | Travel health insurance valid for Ukraine. Minimum coverage €30,000. Must be active from departure date. |
| Photos | Two passport-size photos, 3.5×4.5 cm, white background, taken within 6 months. |
| Medical certificate | Fitness certificate from a BMET-approved medical centre. Sylhet has approved centres — check the current BMET-approved list. |
| Visa application form | Completed and signed. Obtain from the Ukrainian MFA website or from the embassy directly. |
Practical Logistics — Sylhet to Dhaka
Sylhet is approximately 250 km from Dhaka by road. Travel options:
Visa processing takes 5–15 business days from submission. You are not required to remain in Dhaka during this period. Most Sylhet applicants submit the application, return home, then travel back for collection — or use the VFS courier service. Plan accommodation near Gulshan or Banani for the appointment day and the day before. A two-night Dhaka stay is a practical minimum.
BMET in Sylhet Division
Sylhet Division has a BMET district office handling pre-departure formalities for the region. Workers can begin the BMET registration process locally. Smart Card clearance — the final mandatory step before airport departure — requires your valid D-visa and original work permit, so it follows the Dhaka visa step.
Local Scam Warning — Sylhet Agents
Sylhet Division has a large overseas worker population with established remittance networks to the UK, USA, and Gulf states. Ukraine is a newer and less familiar destination here, making it attractive territory for fraudulent agents. Common patterns: a Sylhet-based agent claims to arrange a Ukrainian work permit directly from Bangladesh without employer involvement; an agent claims to have a consular connection that bypasses the Dhaka embassy requirement; an agent provides a document described as a "Ukrainian visa" without your passport leaving your possession. All three are fraud. Ukraine work permits are issued in Ukraine by DSZ. Visas are issued in Dhaka by the embassy. No Sylhet agent has authority over either process.