| Passport type accepted | Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) — green cover with biometric chip. E-passport (newer format) also accepted. Old handwritten passports are not accepted by the Ukrainian Embassy or by DSZ for work permit applications. |
|---|---|
| Minimum validity — visa | At least 3 months after your planned departure from Ukraine, at least two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years (Resolution No. 118, para. 5). |
| TRP application | Resolution No. 322 sets no separate validity minimum; renew early if the passport is close to expiry, because a new passport number means an amendment to the work permit (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-5). |
| Blank visa pages | Minimum 2 full blank pages (facing spread). The embassy uses one page for the visa sticker; border control uses another on entry. TRP is a separate plastic card — it does not use a passport page — but future travel still requires blank pages. |
| Machine-Readable Zone (MRZ) | Both MRZ lines at the bottom of the biographical page must be fully legible — no fading, smearing, or damage. Automated scanners at embassies and border crossings reject damaged MRZ lines. |
| Photo page condition | Photo must not be peeling, faded, or water-damaged. All personal data on the biographical page must be clearly legible with no obscuring damage. |
| Old passport with previous documents | If any Ukrainian document (work permit, previous visa, TRP) was issued on your old passport number, bring both old and new passport to every appointment. |
MRP versus E-Passport — Both Accepted
Bangladesh issues two biometric passport formats: the Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) with a green cover, and the newer e-passport introduced in 2020 with an embedded electronic chip and a slightly different cover design. Both formats are accepted by the Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi and by the DSZ and DMSU in Ukraine. There is no preference for one over the other.
If you hold an MRP that is approaching expiry, consider whether it is worth renewing to an e-passport simultaneously — the e-passport has a longer validity period (10 years for adults vs. 5 years for standard MRP) and the ICAO chip reduces questions about document authenticity at border control. However, do not renew a passport mid-process if it causes the passport number on your work permit to become invalid without a corresponding DSZ amendment — coordinate timing carefully.
Validity Calculation — Do This Before Anything Else
For the visa, count from your planned departure from Ukraine: the passport must be valid at least 3 months after that date, have at least two blank pages and have been issued within the last 10 years (Resolution No. 118, para. 5).
A Type D visa is multiple-entry for 90 days (para. 4), and you then live in Ukraine on a TRP. If your passport would expire during the planned work period, renew it early: with a new passport the employer files a free amendment to the work permit within 30 days (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-5).
Before You Apply — Passport Self-Check
- Count blank pages carefully: open your passport and count only pages that have zero stamps, stickers, or notations of any kind. Partial pages with a small stamp in one corner may not have space for a full visa sticker. Count conservatively — 2 minimum, 3 or more preferred.
- Check MRZ under bright light: hold the biographical page under direct light and check both MRZ lines. Any character that is partially obscured, smeared, or missing will cause the passport to fail automated scanning at the embassy or border.
- Inspect the photo: the photo must be firmly attached at all corners, not peeling. It must clearly show your current likeness — if you have significantly changed appearance (weight, surgery, aging), a new passport is advisable to avoid identity questions.
- Check for water damage: pages that have been water-damaged, even if not visibly stained, may have compromised data page lamination. Ukrainian border control can reject a water-damaged passport for security reasons.
- Verify your name spelling: the name in your passport must match the name you give to your Ukrainian employer for the work permit. Even a minor spelling difference (one letter) requires a work permit amendment from DSZ — catch this before the permit is filed.
What to Do If Your Passport Is Expiring Soon
If your passport would expire during the planned work period, renew it before beginning the Ukraine immigration process. Renewing mid-process creates specific complications:
- If the work permit was issued on your old passport number, the employer applies to amend it within 30 days; the amendment is free and DSZ decides within up to 3 working days (Law No. 5067-VI, Arts. 42-5, 42-6).
- If your visa is already stamped in the old passport and you receive a new passport before travel, you must carry both passports — the new one for biometric scanning and the old one with the visa sticker. The visa sticker cannot be physically transferred to a new passport.
- Check current passport renewal times and urgent-service options with the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) before you apply.
Children's Passports and Family Applications
Children under 18 accompanying a parent or joining a parent already in Ukraine on a family-based TRP application must each hold their own valid passport. A child listed on a parent's passport (older format) is not accepted by the Ukrainian Embassy — each child requires their own MRP or e-passport.
The same visa rules apply to children's passports: valid at least 3 months after the planned departure from Ukraine, at least 2 blank pages, issued within 10 years (Resolution No. 118, para. 5). For children on a family TRP application, both parents' passports and the child's birth certificate are typically required at the DMSU application stage.
Bangladesh issues child passports at DIP offices. For children below 5 years old, the passport is typically valid for 5 years; for children 5–18, it may be valid for 5–10 years depending on the format applied for. Renew a child's passport early if it would expire during the planned stay.
Passport Copy for the Employer
For the DSZ work-permit file the employer submits copies of your passport data pages with a certified Ukrainian translation (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-2(1)(2)); no apostille or legalisation of the copy is required. Send the employer a clear scan or copy of the data pages and check that the name transliteration matches exactly.
Passport Photos
| Size | 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (width × height); the visa needs one colour photo (Resolution No. 118, para. 5) |
|---|---|
| Background | White, plain — no patterns, shadows, or colour gradient |
| Glasses | Not permitted in Ukrainian visa and TRP photos |
| Head covering | Not permitted unless for documented religious reasons — full face must be visible |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open, looking directly at the camera |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months — current likeness required |
| Print quality | Printed on photo paper at a photo studio — not printed on plain inkjet paper |
Get several photos taken at one sitting: the employer needs one for the work permit (Art. 42-2) and the visa file needs one. Fingerprints and a facial image are taken at VFS, and DMSU takes biometrics for the TRP. Confirm current specifications with VFS before your appointment.
Disclosing Previous Visa Refusals
Ukrainian visa application forms ask whether you have been refused a visa to any country. Answer honestly. Ukrainian consular officers can access Schengen-shared refusal data and cross-reference information from other sources. Concealing a prior refusal, even from a third country, is false information in the application and a refusal ground (Resolution No. 118, para. 28).
A prior Schengen or US visa refusal does not automatically disqualify you from a Ukrainian D-visa if you have genuine supporting documentation (a verified work permit or a real university admission letter). Disclose it, explain it briefly in a cover letter, and let the substance of your application speak for itself.