@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.

Participant(e) anonyme Yeah of course, but they want to make sure genuine freelancers get the visa, not people who register as freelancers just to meet the requirements. In all seriousness, it's perfectly understandable.