We do not publish information we cannot verify. Where figures (such as fees) are approximate and subject to change, we say so and direct you to the official source. Verify everything with the Ukrainian Embassy in Dhaka before submitting. The embassy website and the MFA consular portal at consular.mfa.gov.ua are the authoritative sources — not this page.
Current Status — Embassy and VFS Operations
D-Visa Fees at Dhaka Embassy — What to Verify
Ukrainian consular fees are set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in EUR and converted to BDT at the prevailing rate on the day of payment. The approximately €65 standard fee and approximately €130 urgent fee are the reported amounts as of early 2025. These are subject to annual revision.
How to verify the current fee before attending: visit consular.mfa.gov.ua, navigate to the Bangladesh section, and check the current consular fee schedule. If the website is unclear, contact the Dhaka embassy directly by email to confirm the current fee before booking. Arriving with the wrong amount (in cash or equivalent) results in counter rejection on the day — a costly and avoidable mistake.
Payment method: in Dhaka, most applicants pay in BDT cash equivalent at the embassy counter. Bank transfer is not universally available. Confirm the accepted payment method when booking your appointment.
VFS Global Appointment Handling — Dhaka
VFS Global operates a Ukraine visa service centre in Dhaka that processes certain Ukrainian visa applications. Whether your specific D-type application channels through VFS or directly to the embassy depends on the visa category and current arrangements, which can change.
Key VFS handling notes for Bangladesh applicants:
- Confirm channel before booking: Call or email the embassy to confirm whether your D-01 (employment) application should go through VFS or direct embassy submission. Submitting to the wrong channel requires resubmission from scratch.
- VFS fees are additional: VFS charges a service fee on top of the Ukrainian consular fee. This fee is paid to VFS separately. It is not the same as the Ukrainian government consular fee. Budget for both.
- VFS intake is not approval: VFS staff verify document completeness and forward applications to the embassy. They do not make visa decisions. An application accepted at VFS can still be refused by the consular officer.
- Document return timeline: VFS return passport with visa sticker after embassy processing. Allow the full processing window before making any travel plans.
2025–2026 Procedural Changes: What Is New
Expanded Travel History Section on Application Form
The current D-type application form requires travel history for the past 5 years with entry/exit dates and purpose for each visit. This section has been expanded in recent form revisions. Ensure responses are accurate and consistent with passport stamps. Discrepancies between declared travel history and passport evidence are a common administrative ground for delay or refusal. Always download the current form from consular.mfa.gov.ua — cached older forms from third-party sites may be outdated.
Biometric Consent — Standalone Page Required
The biometric data consent section is now a mandatory standalone page in the D-visa application, not embedded in general consent language. Incomplete consent pages result in intake rejection at the counter. Complete all sections of the form including this standalone page.
Buffer Time Requirement — Ukraine-Side Processing
Ukrainian institutional processing (DSZ work permits, DMSU verification, registry checks) is slower than pre-2022 due to wartime administrative load. The Dhaka embassy processes D-visa applications on receipt of the work permit — but Ukraine-side document verification steps embedded in that process may take longer. Build 20–30% additional time into all Ukraine-side processing estimates.
Common Procedure Changes That Caught Applicants Off Guard
Based on cases we have reviewed, these are the procedural issues that most frequently surprise Bangladeshi applicants:
- Using an outdated application form. Forms downloaded from unofficial sites or saved months earlier may be a previous version. The embassy rejects outdated forms at intake. Always download fresh from consular.mfa.gov.ua the day before your appointment.
- Bringing the wrong payment amount. The fee in BDT changes with the EUR exchange rate every time you visit. Check the current rate the day before. Bring slightly more than the calculated amount.
- Not confirming whether VFS or embassy direct. Processing channel changes without public announcement. Confirm the day before your appointment.
- Missing a supporting document the employer was supposed to provide. The work permit is only one employer document. The embassy may require the original employment contract and employer supporting letter. Confirm the full document checklist with the embassy when booking.
- Medical insurance that excludes conflict zones. Ukraine medical insurance requirement is minimum €30,000 coverage. Many travel insurance policies exclude "conflict zone" coverage. Policies with Ukraine-specific conflict exclusions are not accepted. Verify your policy covers Ukraine explicitly before purchasing.
- Photo format errors. Matte paper, 3.5cm × 4.5cm, white background, taken within 3 months. Glossy photos are rejected.
How to Verify Current Requirements Before Applying
Requirements change. A guide written six months ago may reflect a process that no longer exists. The only reliable verification method:
- Visit consular.mfa.gov.ua and navigate to Bangladesh to check the current document list for D-type employment visas.
- Download the current application form from the same official source.
- Email the Ukrainian Embassy in Dhaka (find the current email on mfa.gov.ua — not on third-party sites) to confirm: (a) current fee and payment method, (b) whether D-01 applications go through VFS or embassy direct, and (c) any recent requirement changes.
- Check that your work permit document format matches current DSZ-issued standards — our document review service covers this.
- Book your appointment only after confirming all of the above.