The times below are estimates based on current case experience. Wartime conditions in Ukraine mean processing times are less predictable than pre-2022. Add 20–30% buffer to all Ukraine-side processing estimates when planning your timeline.
Work Permit Processing
The work permit process is largely on the Ukrainian employer's side. An efficient employer with prior experience hiring foreign nationals can move faster. First-time employers with no HR infrastructure may take considerably longer.
Visa Processing (Dhaka Embassy)
The Dhaka embassy processes D-type visas with relatively predictable timelines. The main variable is getting an appointment — book early.
BMET Smart Card Clearance
TRP Processing (Inside Ukraine)
Complete Timeline — Bangladesh to Ukraine TRP
Employer initiates work permit process
Month 1–3 (vacancy posting 30 days + State Employment Service 7–15 working days + preparation)
Bangladesh document preparation and visa application
Month 3–4 (medical, translations, embassy appointment, processing)
BMET Smart Card clearance
Week 1–2 after visa (can overlap with final document preparation)
Travel to Ukraine and address registration
Day 1–3 after arrival
TRP application and collection
Within 30 days of arrival — processing takes 15–25 working days
Total realistic timeline from starting the process: 4–6 months. Any agent promising Ukraine placement within 4–6 weeks should be questioned — the work permit alone takes longer than that.