The Ukrainian Embassy in Dhaka remains operational and continues to process D-type visa applications. The embassy's consular section operates on appointment basis. VFS Global Bangladesh continues to serve as the authorised document submission centre for certain visa categories.
Application Form Updates (2025–2026)
Ukraine periodically revises its visa application forms. The current D-type application form is available on the Ukraine MFA consular portal (consular.mfa.gov.ua). Always download the form from the official MFA source — forms from third-party sites or older cached versions may be outdated and result in rejection.
Key change in recent form revisions: the travel history section has been expanded. Applicants should be prepared to list all countries visited in the past 5 years with entry/exit dates and purposes. Ensure your responses are accurate and consistent with your passport stamps.
Consular Fee Changes
Ukrainian consular fees are denominated in EUR and subject to annual revision. As of 2025–2026, D-type (national) visa fees are approximately €65 for standard processing. Urgent processing fees are approximately €130. These figures should be verified on the official MFA website before your appointment — fees can change without notice to third-party information sources.
Fee payment method: most applicants pay in BDT equivalent at the embassy or VFS at the prevailing exchange rate on the appointment date. Bank transfer options exist for some categories. Confirm payment method when booking your appointment.
Biometric Requirements
Ukraine collects biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph) for D-type visa applications. This is collected at the embassy or VFS centre at the time of your application submission. Children under 12 are exempt from fingerprint collection. If you have been issued a Ukrainian biometric card (TRP) previously, biometrics may already be on file — check with the embassy.
Photo Requirements (Updated Standards)
Visa photo requirements follow ICAO biometric standards:
- Size: 3.5cm × 4.5cm
- Background: plain white or off-white
- Face: looking directly at camera, neutral expression
- No glasses (even clear/non-tinted)
- No head coverings (except for religious reasons — documented)
- Taken within the last 3 months
- Printed on matte paper (not glossy)
Wartime Operational Note
Ukraine has been under martial law since February 2022. Consular operations continue but procedures may be affected by operational constraints in Ukraine. Document verification timelines with Ukrainian authorities (State Employment Service, DMSU) may be extended. Build extra buffer time into your application timeline — add 20–30% to published processing estimates.
The Dhaka embassy itself operates normally. Delays come from processing inside Ukraine, not the Dhaka consular section.