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Work in Ukraine for Foreigners

Work Visa Type D | Work Permit | TRC

VISA-SVIT supports international candidates through the legal employment process in Ukraine: candidate screening → employer approval → work permit → Type D work visa → arrival → Temporary Residence Permit (TRC). The main target regions are Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

PRIORITY EMPLOYMENT ROUTE

Work in Ukraine for Professional Construction Workers

This offer is designed for candidates with verified practical work experience. Each candidate profile undergoes preliminary screening by VISA-SVIT and employer approval before the main document process begins.

Vacancies

Monolithic Construction Worker
Rebar Worker
Bricklayer / Mason

Income

EUR 800–1,000+ / month
depending on qualifications, schedule, workload and contract terms

Location

Kyiv or Western Ukraine
the specific construction site is agreed with the employer

DOCUMENT PREPARATION

≈ 21–30 days

after the complete package and candidate approval

WORK VISA

National Visa D

multiple-entry; stated validity period — 90 days

WORK PERMIT

6–12 months

according to the agreed route and documents

TRC / RESIDENCE PERMIT

6–12 months

processed after arrival when legal grounds are available

Consular review: urgent — up to 5 working days; standard — up to 10 working days; additional checks may extend the processing time.

Work in Ukraine for foreigners — VISA-SVIT

PRIORITY EMPLOYMENT ROUTE

JOBS IN UKRAINE

The employment process starts after professional experience has been checked and the candidate has been approved by the employer.

EUR 800–1,000+ / month Kyiv / Western Ukraine Accommodation arranged by employer English A1–A2

Monolithic Construction Worker ＋

Rebar Worker ＋

Bricklayer / Mason ＋

Basic candidate requirements

verified professional experience in the selected occupation;
basic English A1–A2 for workplace communication;
readiness to complete preliminary screening and employer approval;
a complete and accurate document package;
where available — diplomas, certificates, references, photos or other evidence of qualifications.

Start with Candidate Screening

Send the passport, CV, occupation and information about professional experience. After preliminary screening, VISA-SVIT will advise whether the profile can be submitted to the employer and explain the next available steps.

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Statistics

Statistics on the results of VISA-SVIT on the issuance of visas to Ukraine for 2025

995 995 Total applications
991 991 Visas issued
4 4 Rejected

Positive decisions made 0%

How the Process Works

After the candidate is approved, the process moves from screening to employer documents, consular filing, arrival in Ukraine and further formalities.

Initial application. The candidate or agent sends the application form, CV, passport and information about professional experience.
VISA-SVIT screening. Basic requirements, documents, occupation, experience and the possibility of submitting the profile to the employer are checked.
Employer approval. The employer evaluates the candidate's professional profile and decides whether to continue the process.
Document preparation. The support team and employer prepare the package required for the foreign worker's work permit.
Work permit procedure. After the relevant procedure is completed, the employer's document package for the visa application is prepared.
Documents transferred to the candidate. After completion of the agreed stage, the prepared documents are transferred to the candidate / agent according to the procedure.
Personal visa application. The candidate personally submits the documents to the relevant Ukrainian consular authority in the country of citizenship or legal residence in accordance with the current rules.
Arrival arrangements. After a positive visa decision, the travel route, flight, transfer and meeting with the employer are coordinated.
After arrival. The employer and involved specialists coordinate further employment and migration formalities, including TRC where legal grounds are available.

Ukraine — employment route and arrival of foreign workers

Logistics: depending on the agreed arrival route, travel may be coordinated through Budapest or Chisinau airports, followed by an organised transfer to Ukraine.

Candidate

provides accurate documents and information;
confirms professional experience;
follows the agreed timelines;
personally completes the consular procedure;
meets current requirements regarding insurance, financial evidence and other personal documents.

VISA-SVIT + Employer

coordinate candidate screening;
prepare employer-side documents;
control the key documentary stages;
prepare the package for the visa application;
coordinate arrival and communication with the employer;
support further formalities within the agreed route.

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Required documents

A complete and logically consistent document package is one of the key conditions for starting the employment route.

For Preliminary Screening

1. Passport
high-quality scan of the pages containing personal data

2. CV / Application Form
occupation, education, employment history and contact details

3. Professional Experience
specialisation, years of experience, projects and skills

Candidate Documents

copies of the passport document / ID containing personal data;
translation of documents into Ukrainian at the relevant stage;
colour photograph 3.5 × 4.5 cm;
completed application form;
current CV / résumé;
detailed description of professional experience;
medical insurance according to applicable requirements;
proof of sufficient financial means according to current consular requirements;
other personal documents where required for the specific case.

Proof of Qualifications

diplomas or professional certificates — where available;
references from previous employers;
employment certificates or other proof of professional experience;
photos of completed work;
description of construction projects;
short professional video — if requested by the employer;
other evidence of practical skills.

Employer-Side Documents

document package for the foreign worker's work permit;
work permit after completion of the relevant procedure;
certified copy of the work permit;

preliminary / employment agreement according to the case;
employer's document package for the consular application;
documents required for further formalities after arrival.

Final Check Before Submission

We check the full name, passport number, dates, occupation, employer name, work permit details, employment documents, country of application and validity periods of all documents. Any inconsistencies should be corrected before the consular application.

Employment Conditions, Accommodation and Arrival in Ukraine

Before travelling, the candidate should understand not only the document process but also the actual employment conditions, accommodation, meals, travel route and interaction with the employer.

Work Region

Kyiv or Western Ukraine.
The specific construction site is confirmed by the employer before departure.

Salary

The indicative range is EUR 800–1,000+ per month. Actual income depends on qualifications, working schedule, workload and contract terms.

Accommodation

Accommodation is arranged by the employer at or near the construction site. Specific conditions are confirmed before arrival.

Meals

Meals are covered by the candidate unless different conditions are confirmed in writing by the employer.

Workplace communication: basic English A1–A2 is the recommended minimum for communication with the employer, supervisor and team.

Employment and accommodation for foreign workers in Ukraine

Arrival and Logistics

After the visa is issued, the travel route is agreed separately depending on the candidate's country of stay, available flights and the current situation. Subject to prior agreement, the route may be organised through Budapest or Chisinau, followed by a transfer to Ukraine and a meeting with the employer's representative.

Candidate's Personal Expenses

consular and visa fees according to current official tariffs;
air travel to the agreed arrival point;
transfer if it is not included in separately agreed conditions;
medical insurance;
translations, notarisation and other personal documents where required;
meals and other personal expenses.

Before departure, the candidate should receive written confirmation of:

the current vacancy;
the region and specific construction site;
employment contract terms;
salary amount and payment structure;
accommodation conditions;
arrival route;
the list of personal and official payments.

FAQ — Work in Ukraine for Foreigners

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Important Conditions

the vacancy must be reconfirmed by the employer before the final stage begins;
the work permit, visa and TRC procedures depend on complete documents and the availability of legal grounds;
government and consular processing times may change;
employment conditions, salary, accommodation and the specific construction site must be confirmed before departure;
final decisions are made by the employer, consular authorities and competent government bodies within their respective powers.

Ready to Start Candidate Screening?

Send the CV / application form, passport copy, occupation, information about professional experience and available proof of qualifications. After the preliminary review, VISA-SVIT will advise whether the profile can be submitted to the employer.

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