Employment route · Service 01

Ukraine Work Permit, prepared by lawyers.

A lawful, employer-sponsored work permit issued by the State Employment Service of Ukraine. Available to Pakistani citizens where a verified Ukrainian employer can demonstrate the role and justify a foreign hire.

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Authority · State Employment Service

Validity · up to 3 yr

Processing · 30–60 days

Sponsor · required

Direct answer

A Ukrainian work permit can only be issued when a registered, active Ukrainian employer applies to the State Employment Service on your behalf. Pakistani nationals cannot self-apply, cannot “buy” a permit, and cannot legally enter Ukraine for work without one.

Quick facts

Issuing authority	State Employment Service of Ukraine (Державна служба зайнятості)
Legal basis	Law of Ukraine “On Employment of the Population”
Applicant	The Ukrainian employer applies. The foreign national supplies documents.
Permit validity	Up to 3 years; renewable. Specialised categories may differ.
Resulting visa	Type D long-stay visa on the basis of the issued permit, then TRP after entry.
Family	Spouse and minor children may apply for family-reunification TRP after issuance.

Who qualifies

Pakistani professionals with a genuine offer from a registered Ukrainian employer; specialists in roles a Ukrainian employer can demonstrate they cannot fill locally; IT, engineering, healthcare and skilled technical roles with documented experience; intra-company transferees.

This route is not for applicants offered a “guaranteed permit” with no employer named, cases relying on forged invitation letters, or applicants planning to enter on tourist routes and “convert” later.

Apostille · Pakistan

Contract · Kyiv

Submission · ДСЗ

Required documents

From you (Pakistan side): passport valid for at least 12 months; educational degrees and transcripts (apostilled, translated); employment / experience letters; police clearance certificate from Pakistan, apostilled; medical certificate per Ukrainian requirements; CV in English aligned with declared role.

From the Ukrainian employer: extract from the Unified State Register (EDR); statute / charter and signing authority; draft employment contract under Ukrainian labour code; justification for selecting a foreign hire; statutory minimum salary compliance.

Process & timeline

STEP 01
Eligibility & employer verification
~3–5 working days. We confirm a real employer is behind the role.
STEP 02
Document collection & legalisation
Apostille in Pakistan, translation into Ukrainian, sworn certification. ~2–4 weeks.
STEP 03
Contract drafting & redline
Employment contract meeting Ukrainian labour code. ~1 week.
STEP 04
Filing with State Employment Service
30–60 working days for decision.
STEP 05
Type D visa, entry, TRP & registration
Consular application; on arrival, residence permit issuance and address registration.

Risks & common mistakes

Paying an “agent” before verifying the employer. If the employer fails verification, the file cannot proceed.
Using a generic or template contract. Ukrainian labour code requires specific clauses for foreign hires.
Skipping apostille / legalisation. Documents must be apostilled before Ukrainian translation.
Entering on a tourist visa “to interview”. Misrepresentation at entry can result in refusal, deportation and entry bans.

FAQ

Can I apply for a Ukrainian work permit myself?

No. The Ukrainian employer is the applicant for a work permit before the State Employment Service. You supply documents; the employer files.

Is a job offer enough to enter Ukraine?

No. A job offer is not a visa. You need the issued work permit, then a type D long-stay visa, before entering for work.

Can my family join me?

Yes. Spouse and minor children can apply for residence on family-reunification grounds once your work permit and TRP are issued.

How much does it cost?

Costs include government fees, translation, apostille, our legal fees, and employer-side costs. We provide a written quote after employer verification. We do not offer “all-in guaranteed packages”.