| Passport type | Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) — green cover with biometric chip. Old handwritten passports are not accepted. |
|---|---|
| Minimum validity | 6 months beyond the intended stay for visa applications. For TRP applications in Ukraine, 18 months remaining validity is recommended. |
| Blank pages | At least 2 blank pages for visa stamps. TRP does not require blank pages (it is a separate card), but travel documents still need space. |
| Condition | Undamaged, no water damage, no torn pages, no missing data pages. Damaged passports are routinely rejected. |
| Previous visas | Previous Schengen, UK, or US visa refusals should be declared. Do not attempt to conceal prior refusals. |
Renewing Your Passport Before Applying
If your current MRP has less than 18 months validity, renew it before starting the Ukraine immigration process. A new passport must be obtained from the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) at their Dhaka or regional offices. Emergency passport renewal can be completed in 7–21 days depending on the service category selected.
Note that if you renew your passport after your Ukrainian work permit has been issued but before your visa application, you must present both the old passport (with the permit reference, if applicable) and the new passport at the embassy.
Photocopies and Certified Copies
For the Ukrainian work permit application filed by your employer, a certified copy of your passport biographical page is required — certified (notarised) and translated into Ukrainian. Simple photocopies are not accepted.
For the visa application at the embassy, you will also need to present the original passport in person at the VFS Global centre in Dhaka. Postal submissions are not accepted.