they asked me for proof of booking/place to stay for at least half that period, after a week of applying. Then I had to wait about 4 weeks to get the confirmation. So about 5 weeks in total.
Wow. I thought the risk was small.. I know one person who has never worked with a permit, doing visa runs every month. Changing job almost every month. They could never afford such a fine.. why they take such a big risk?