What Is a Ukrainian Invitation Letter?
A Ukrainian invitation letter (запрошення) is a document issued by a Ukrainian entity — a company, institution, or individual Ukrainian citizen — inviting a foreign national to visit Ukraine. For employment purposes, the invitation letter is typically issued by the prospective employer and supports a Type D visa application.
In the Ukrainian visa system, an invitation letter supports the visa application by demonstrating the purpose of travel and that a host or employer is awaiting the applicant. However, an invitation letter is not the same as a work permit — it cannot authorise employment and cannot substitute for a work permit if you intend to work.
What a Genuine Invitation Letter Contains
- Full legal name of the inviting company or person
- ЄДРПОУ (company registration number) for corporate inviters
- Registered address in Ukraine
- Applicant's full name as it appears in the passport
- Passport number and nationality
- Stated purpose and duration of visit
- Contact details of the inviting party
- Authorised signatory's name, position, and signature
How to Verify an Invitation Letter
Before paying any fee based on receiving an invitation letter, verify the inviting company in Ukraine's Unified State Register (usr.minjust.gov.ua). Search by company name or ЄДРПОУ number. If the company does not exist, is in liquidation, or the registered address is fake, the invitation letter is fraudulent.
A significant proportion of Bangladeshi applicant scam cases involve BAIRA brokers providing a convincing-looking invitation letter from a Ukrainian company that does not actually exist, or that has been dissolved. The letter is used to collect large fees. Always verify before paying.