Direct answer
We work from primary texts: Ukrainian laws and Cabinet resolutions on zakon.rada.gov.ua, permit decisions on dcz.gov.ua, the Unified State Register, the Embassy of Ukraine in Pakistan for visa rules and fees, and HEC, MoFA and BE&OE on the Pakistani side. Our guides show the date we last checked them.
Ukrainian state sources
| Source | What it is | What we check there |
|---|---|---|
| zakon.rada.gov.ua | Official texts of Ukrainian laws and Cabinet resolutions | Laws 5067-VI, 3773-VI, “On Immigration”; Resolutions 118 and 322 |
| itd.rada.gov.ua | Bill cards of the Verkhovna Rada | Status of pending changes, such as Bill 16073 on a single permit |
| dcz.gov.ua | State Employment Service | Work permit decisions, published within 2 working days (Art. 42-7) |
| dmsu.gov.ua | State Migration Service | Residence permit grounds, documents and fees |
| dmsu.gov.ua · e-services | State Migration Service online check | Whether a residence card or passport is issued and ready |
| usr.minjust.gov.ua | Unified State Register of legal entities | Employer name, EDRPOU code, status, managers |
| reyestr.court.gov.ua | Unified Register of Court Decisions | Court cases involving an employer or a past refusal |
| erau.unba.org.ua | Unified Register of Advocates of Ukraine | Whether a named lawyer is admitted to practise |
| pakistan.mfa.gov.ua | Embassy of Ukraine in Pakistan | Visa requirements, consular tariff (D-04 USD 404), refusal and appeal rules |
| visa.mfa.gov.ua | Visa application portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Where the visa application form is filled in |
| studyinukraine.gov.ua | Ukrainian State Centre for International Education | Study applications and the digital invitation for study |
Pakistani and international sources
| Source | What it is | What we check there |
|---|---|---|
| visa.vfsglobal.com | VFS Global centres in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore | Appointments and tracking; the centres give pre-decision services only |
| apostille.mofa.gov.pk | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan | Apostille: PKR 3,000 personal or educational, PKR 4,500 legal document |
| hec.gov.pk | Higher Education Commission | Degree attestation, PKR 3,000 per document |
| beoe.gov.pk | Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment | List of licensed Overseas Employment Promoters |
| hcch.net | Hague Conference status table | Pakistan in the Apostille Convention since 9 March 2023 |
Links open the official site in a new tab. Addresses and hours of the visa centres: VFS Global in Pakistan; the full catalogue: official resources.
How we use these sources
- 01The primary text firstA news article or a forum post is a lead; the law, the register entry or the embassy page is the answer we give you.
- 02An article number with every term“7 working days” comes with “Law 5067-VI, Art. 42-6”, so you can check it. See our legal approach.
- 03A date with every factOur guides show when their facts were last checked. Fees and procedures change, and the date tells you how fresh the answer is.
- 04Your documents against the recordA work permit is checked against the employment service’s published decision, and the employer behind it against the Unified State Register: how to check Ukrainian documents online.
Questions about the sources
How can I check a Ukrainian work permit myself?
Every work permit decision is published on the State Employment Service site within 2 working days (Law 5067-VI, Art. 42-7). Find the decision, then check the employer’s EDRPOU code in the Unified State Register on usr.minjust.gov.ua. A permit you cannot find in both places needs a closer look before you pay anyone.
Where is the official Ukrainian visa fee for Pakistanis published?
On the site of the Embassy of Ukraine in Pakistan, pakistan.mfa.gov.ua: the tariff from 1 August 2024 sets USD 404 for a work visa (D-04) and USD 70 for grounds not listed separately. The VFS service charge is extra.
Is VFS Global the Ukrainian embassy?
VFS Global is a private company that runs the visa centres in Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. It accepts applications and sells extra services; the embassy states that the centres give pre-decision services only and every decision is made by Ukrainian consular officers.
How do I check a recruitment agent in Pakistan?
The Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment publishes the list of licensed Overseas Employment Promoters on beoe.gov.pk. Check the licence number and name there before you hand over money or documents.
What do you do when an official site is down?
We state on the page the date the fact was last checked against the official text and recheck when the site is back. This page carries its “last reviewed” date at the foot.
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Last reviewed: 31 October 2026. Permits, visas and residence cards are decided by Ukrainian state bodies; state terms quoted are statutory maximums. This page is general information; advice on your own case comes from a lawyer under a written engagement.