The regional employment centre of the State Employment Service (ДСЗ) decides on a new work permit within up to 7 working days of registering the employer's application (Law of Ukraine No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-6). The Type D visa is decided within up to 10 working days of receipt of documents, up to 30 with additional checks (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 118, para. 19). The TRP is issued within 15 working days of document acceptance (Resolution No. 322, para. 5). Document preparation, BMET clearance, appointments and travel add time that varies from case to case.
Phase-by-Phase Overview
| Phase | Legal deadline | Common delay cause |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Employer verification | None set (your own check) | Invalid or unverifiable EDRPOU; employer not in registry |
| 2. Employer's application package | None set | Passport translation not certified; draft contract inconsistent with the application |
| 3. ДСЗ decision | Up to 7 working days (Art. 42-6) | Incomplete file: review suspended, 7 working days to correct (Art. 42-8) |
| 4. Type D visa (VFS Dhaka → Embassy in New Delhi) | Up to 10 working days; up to 30 with checks | Wrong supporting documents; appointment availability |
| 5. BMET clearance (Bangladesh side) | Set by BMET | Document deficiency at the BMET office |
| 6. TRP filing at ДМСУ | No later than 15 working days before the permitted stay ends (Res. 322, para. 17) | ДМСУ appointment availability; incomplete document set |
| 7. TRP card issued by ДМСУ | Within 15 working days of document acceptance (Res. 322, para. 5) | Incomplete document set |
Phase 1: Employer Verification
Before any permit application begins, check the Ukrainian employer in the Unified State Register (EDRPOU code) and confirm it has no registered liquidation or termination. Absence from the register is one of the grounds for refusing a permit (Law No. 5067-VI, Art. 42-9).
This phase is fast when the employer is genuine and fully registered. It becomes a problem — and sometimes a complete stop — when a Bangladeshi applicant has been connected to a fraudulent or unregistered "employer" by a BAIRA recruiter. An employer with no EDRPOU is definitively a fake employer.
Phase 2: The Employer's Application Package
The law lists what the employer files (Art. 42-2): the application form, copies of the worker's passport data pages with a certified Ukrainian translation, a 3.5 × 4.5 cm colour photo, the draft employment contract certified by the employer, and proof of payment of the permit fee. Officials are prohibited from demanding other documents, and the law sets no labour-market test, vacancy-publication period or foreign-worker quota.
Documents issued abroad must be legalised, and the translator's signature on a Ukrainian translation must be notarised. Start the Bangladesh-side legalisation early: it is usually the slowest part of preparation.
Phase 3: ДСЗ Decision (Up to 7 Working Days)
The regional employment centre decides within up to 7 working days of registering the application (Art. 42-6). Within the next working day it checks the file for grounds to suspend review (Art. 42-7). If documents are missing or defective, review is suspended and the employer has 7 working days to correct them (Art. 42-8). Refusal is possible only on the grounds listed in Art. 42-9, and the written decision must state them.
Phase 4: Type D Visa via VFS Dhaka (up to 10 working days by law)
With an approved work permit in hand, the applicant applies for a D-type (long-stay) work visa through the VFS Global Ukraine centre in Dhaka. The Embassy of Ukraine in New Delhi, accredited to Bangladesh, decides. By law the embassy has up to 10 working days from receipt of the documents (up to 30 if additional checks are needed), plus the time for the file to reach it from Dhaka. Urgent issuance takes up to 5 working days at double the consular fee (Resolution No. 118, paras. 19 and 24).
The main delay risk at this stage is submitting incorrect or incomplete documents. Book the VFS Dhaka appointment as soon as you receive the work permit decision.
Phase 5: BMET Clearance
Bangladesh requires every worker going abroad for employment to obtain BMET (Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training) clearance — the Smart Card — before departure. The Smart Card itself is free; the Wage Earners' Welfare Board fee is Tk 5,500 from 1 October 2026 (Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare circular of 20.09.2026). Do not book flights until BMET clearance is confirmed.
Phases 6–7: Entry and TRP
After entering Ukraine on the Type D visa, file the TRP documents with the State Migration Service (ДМСУ) no later than 15 working days before your permitted stay ends (Resolution No. 322, para. 17). Book the ДМСУ appointment early, since busy offices can be booked out.
The TRP is issued within 15 working days of the documents being accepted (Resolution No. 322, para. 5). For employment it is issued for the period of work stated in the permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the ДСЗ processing time be expedited?
The law already sets a short deadline: up to 7 working days from registration of the application (Art. 42-6). A complete, correct file on the first attempt is the best way to avoid a suspension. Any agent claiming they can "speed up" ДСЗ processing for a fee is misleading you — or suggesting something unlawful.
What happens if my D-visa expires before TRP is approved?
If your D-visa expires before the TRP is approved, your legal basis for being in Ukraine becomes uncertain. You should not leave Ukraine while the TRP application is under review — leaving may invalidate the application. Contact your immigration lawyer immediately if you are approaching visa expiry. ДМСУ may issue a temporary document to bridge the gap, but this is assessed case-by-case.
Does wartime in Ukraine affect processing times?
Yes, wartime conditions have affected staffing and operational capacity at ДСЗ and ДМСУ offices, particularly in eastern and southern regions. Western Ukrainian offices (Lviv, Vinnytsia, Ternopil) generally operate closer to normal timelines. If your employer is based in a high-risk region, factor additional time into your planning and discuss relocation contingencies with your lawyer.
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