Apostille only the documents a Ukrainian authority actually asks for. The DSZ work-permit file needs copies of your passport pages with a certified translation and a photo (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-2); a police clearance is needed for the visa only if the consul requests it (Resolution No. 118, para. 10).
Why the Apostille Applies
The Hague Apostille Convention (1961) replaces consular legalisation with a single apostille issued in the country where the document was issued. Ukraine is a party. Bangladesh acceded on 29 July 2024, and the Convention has applied to Bangladesh since 30 March 2025. Twelve states objected to the accession; Ukraine is not among them (HCCH status table), so the Convention applies between Bangladesh and Ukraine.
The Three-Step Chain
Step 1 — Notarisation (only where the MFA requires it)
Some documents need a Bangladeshi notary before the MFA will apostille them; official certificates with a government seal often go to the MFA directly.
Check: ask the MFA apostille desk which documents need prior notarisation.
Step 2 — Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh
The MFA, the designated competent authority, verifies the issuing authority's signature and seal and issues an e-Apostille through MyGov. Every apostille can be checked in the e-register at mofa-servicedirectory.apostille.mygov.bd.
Processing time and fee: set by the MFA; check them on the MFA apostille portal before you apply.
Step 3 — Certified Ukrainian Translation
The document and its apostille are translated into Ukrainian, and the translation is certified by a notary (Resolution No. 322, para. 13). In practice this is done in Ukraine, where a Ukrainian notary certifies the signature of a translator known to the notary.
Time and cost: ask the translation bureau for a quote; see the translation timeline page.
Which Documents Need an Apostille
| Document | Needs an apostille? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Educational degree certificates | When requested | Universities, employers or regulated professions may ask; outside the DSZ work-permit file |
| Birth certificate | Yes, for family applications | Used for family-based TRP applications |
| Marriage certificate | Yes, for family applications | Used for the family reunification ground |
| Court documents or judgments | Yes | Apostille + certified translation |
| Corporate documents (Bangladeshi company) | Yes | Apostille + certified translation |
| Passport | No | For the DSZ file, copies of the data pages with a certified Ukrainian translation (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-2) |
| Employment contracts issued in Ukraine | No | Ukrainian documents need no apostille for use in Ukraine |
| Police clearance certificate (PCC) | Yes, when requested | MFA Bangladesh apostille + certified translation |
For Several Documents: Batch Them
Submit all documents that need an apostille to the MFA together, then ship them to Ukraine in one courier package for translation. The DSZ decides on a work permit within up to 7 working days of registering the employer's application (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-6), so start the apostille as soon as you know which documents the Ukrainian side needs.
Related Pages
Not sure which of your documents need an apostille? Our document review covers the checklist for your specific application.