OrangeLion756 It may sound a bit odd, but one can send them a cover letter through the requested document upload. Many of us have done that to explain our personal situation. In your case it does not look very promising though, I have to admit.

@Mehdi *****************

Yes, very long, I almost forgot about my application in the end. That's why I had to smile when I read your question. ;)

Now, instead of having to apply for extensions every 90 days, you have to apply for a much more difficult extension after 180 days (or border bounce) and leave the country after 360 days. By the way you still have to do the 90-day reports. Congrats!

@Antek ******

I don't know what a civil-law contract is. This sounds more like an employment contract to me, but I've got no idea about the specifics of your country. However, registering a business is usually not much of a pain. If I were you, I would consider registering one. Not for the DTV obviously, it's too late, but it may come in handy in the future.

@Ré ***

In Paris, it takes up to a month, it could be worse. Mine took more than 2 months.

@Antek ******

This info comes from the official website of the Polish government:

"When you can run a non-registered activity

You can carry out undeclared activities if:

monthly revenues from your business will not exceed the limit, i.e. 75% of the amount of the minimum wage applicable in a given year

The limit of monthly revenues for undeclared activities in 2025 is PLN 3,499.50."

That's 930 USD, not 1,900 USD.

@Antek ******

Without biz registration and tax returns, it might be difficult to prove that you meet the requirements, but try to write a cover letter to explain your personal situation.

@Antek ******

Just made a quick search and it said it's possible only if monthly income is less than ~700 USD, but it might be wrong, was only a quick search.

In many countries, you need to register a business to legally work as a freelancer.

Participant(e) anonyme It's true that you have a registered business (not a "company" since it's not an incorporated business), but if said business hasn't generated any income, you may have a hard time proving that it is legit. But you may be lucky too, it's not impossible.