Illegal Employment Risks

Working without a valid permit exposes you to fines and deportation.

SeverityHIGH

Triggerno valid permit

Employer fineUAH 125,800

Workerdeportation

Filed byAnti-fraud unit

JurisdictionsBD · UA

StatusOngoing

UpdatedQuarterly

Direct finding

Many Bangladeshi nationals in Ukraine are working without valid work permits — because their permits have expired and were not renewed, because they were placed with an employer not named on their per

What to do

01.
Ensure you have a valid work permit in your name covering your current employer and occupation
02.
Request documentary evidence that you are registered in the ДСЗ employment register
03.
If your permit is expiring, initiate renewal at least 60 days before the expiry date
04.
If you are currently working illegally, seek a legal consultation immediately to understand your options
05.
Never start work for a new or additional employer without first confirming whether a new permit is required
06.
Retain copies of all employment contracts and permit documents in a secure location outside your employer's premises

Red flags

RF01Your employer has not registered you with the State Employment Service (ДСЗ) — ask to see the registration

RF02You are paid entirely in cash with no written employment contract in place

RF03You are working for a different employer than the one specifically named on your work permit

RF04Your current work permit has expired and renewal has not been initiated

RF05You entered Ukraine on a tourist or short-stay visa and began work without a permit

RF06Your employer tells you that inspection risk is "low" and a permit "is not necessary"

Legal consequence

Illegal employment triggers a fine of UAH 125,800 per illegally employed foreign national payable by the employer under Ukrainian labour law. The worker faces detention, deportation, and a 1–3 year entry ban depending on the nature of the violation.

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