| Eligibility assessment | 2–3 working days |
|---|---|
| Employer verification | 24–48 hours |
| Bangladesh document preparation | 3–6 weeks (police clearance, degree apostille, UGC if required) |
| UGC degree verification | 15–30 working days (if required) |
| Labour market test (vacancy publication) | 30 calendar days (mandatory waiting period) |
| State Employment Service review | 7–15 working days from complete submission |
| Total from start to permit | 60–100 calendar days (realistic) |
After the Work Permit: Additional Steps
| Visa application in Dhaka | 10–21 working days |
|---|---|
| BMET clearance | Same day to 3 working days |
| TRP application in Ukraine | 15–30 working days |
| Total end-to-end | 4–6 months from start to TRP card in hand |
Why Timelines Vary
Bangladeshi applicants frequently experience longer timelines than the minimum due to: incomplete document packages (missing apostille, incorrect translation), UGC processing delays, the mandatory 30-day vacancy publication period, and DMSU appointment availability in Ukraine. Starting the document preparation process in Bangladesh simultaneously with the employer application reduces total time.
Be extremely sceptical of any agent who promises a work permit in "1–2 weeks". The mandatory State Employment Service review period alone is 7–15 working days on a complete file — and this comes after the 30-day vacancy publication period. Sub-2-week timelines are not possible for genuine work permits.