Ukraine Immigration Legal Definitions
Plain-language definitions of Ukrainian immigration law terms — no jargon, no agent spin. Each page gives the authoritative legal meaning and explains how it applies to Bangladeshi applicants in practice.
Ukraine immigration involves a specific set of legal terms that are frequently misused by agents and misunderstood by applicants. Confusing a work permit with a visa, or a TRP with permanent residence, has real consequences — wrong documents prepared, wrong applications submitted, wrong entry conditions assumed. This category provides authoritative definitions with practical guidance on how each term applies to your situation.
If you have received documents or an offer from an agent and want to verify whether the terminology is being used correctly, start with EDRPOU Explained and Work Permit vs. Visa. If you are planning a business immigration route, read Ukrainian LLC (TOV) Explained and Business Immigration Explained first.
Important: In Ukrainian immigration, a work permit is not a visa. A TRP is not the same as a visa. An invitation letter does not authorise employment. These distinctions matter legally — and confusing them is how fraudulent agents deceive applicants.
What Is a Ukrainian Work Permit?
The DSZ permit — what it authorises, who issues it, why the employer (not the applicant) files for it, and what the permit document itself contains.
ResidenceWhat Is a Residence Permit (TRP)?
TRP definition, its grounds, what the DMSU biometric card confirms, and the critical difference between a visa and a residence permit.
ComparisonWork Permit vs. Visa
The 3-document stack explained — work permit (employer-side), Type D employment visa (travel authorisation), and TRP (long-stay residence). Why all three are required.
ComparisonTRP vs. Permanent Residence
Temporary vs. permanent residency in Ukraine — the 5-year lawful residence path, practical differences in rights and obligations, and realistic eligibility for Bangladeshi nationals.
VisaInvitation Letter Explained
What a genuine Ukrainian visa invitation letter is, which visa type (C-visa) it supports, what it does not authorise, and how to identify a fabricated invitation letter.
BusinessUkrainian LLC (TOV) Explained
What a TOV is, how it differs from a FOP, what EDRPOU registration involves, єдиний податок (unified tax) obligations, and how the TOV functions as a TRP ground.
BusinessBusiness Immigration Explained
What business immigration to Ukraine means for Bangladeshi nationals — TOV registration as a TRP ground, genuine activity requirements, and risks of passive entity strategies.
RegistryEDRPOU — Ukraine Company Registry Number
What EDRPOU is, how to verify any company at data.gov.ua, and why an employer or agent who cannot provide a verifiable EDRPOU is almost certainly running a scam.
Not sure what a document you received actually means?
If you have received an "invitation letter," a "work permit," or a "visa guarantee" and are not sure what it legally authorises, we can review the document and tell you what it is — and whether it is genuine.
Request a document reviewA written eligibility assessment ($30) is the lowest-risk first step — written by a Ukrainian-licensed lawyer, delivered in 2–3 working days.