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[oipivo]

Hey guys,

So as it turns out, it is possible to get a residence permit based on a sole entrepreneurship business. Unfortunately, one also needs to prove that your business is beneficial to the national economy AND hire Polish citizens to work for you. Both of these things are apparently 100% necessary, so it appears as though my application will be denied.

So, my question is about extending the 90 day limit. I've read about short term visas available to extend your stay, but I'm having trouble finding details. It seems I would have to apply at a Polish consulate (in Berlin for example).

Has anyone done this?

Thanks guys.

[ecocks]

Aren't you American?

[oipivo]

Indeed I am.

[dynow]

[oipivo]

Dynow, did you get a residence permit completely based on running the business in Poland? I know it's different if you get the work permit first. If that's true, how did you convince them that your business was good for the Polish economy?

[ecocks]

As mentioned, it was discussed before. Look under the starting a business comments no more than 20 posts back.

[oipivo]

I apologize if I'm being thick about this, but I don't see anything addressing this question:

"how did you convince them that your business was good for the Polish economy?"

I think that I've done everything correctly and followed the information posted on the forum, but if you guys want people to stop asking then things like this should be directly addressed. Should I just assume that the lack of an answer on this topic means that I shouldn't worry about it?

[ecocks]

I am down sick so I apologize if it sounds like you're being given short shrift on your question.

Your header question is re: extending your visa for 90 days.

I am told by my Immigration office that does not apply to American who make a border run. That is discussed in a dozen places or more.

You then bring up proving your business is "real" and a net contributor. That obviously takes time. When I ask about proving this the answer seems to be are you paying taxes? Have you got revenue? If not, how will you pay for things here?

Hope this helps..

More thera-flu time.

[oipivo]

No worries at all ecocks!

[ecocks]

The Poland clock and Shengen clock are sep according to my office. When I went back to states at end of Feb shengen stopped and Poland restarted when I returned.

[simon_porter00]

I don't want to wee wee on anyone's bonfire here, but the rules regarding schengen are clear:
90 days (within a 180 day period) in
90 days out
90 days back in.

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_4361.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area

border runs work as long as you don't get caught when you're here in Poland and someone checks your documents as then you'll be unceremoniously booted out.

[ecocks]

[ecocks]

Oipivo, sent you a PM on this with the reprint of the other thread and the details of why this doesn't apply to Americans. A half-dozen other Americans up here have the same understanding as well as some of those scattered around (Shake first explained as best I remember).

If I am feeling better tomorrow I will walk over to the immigration office and talk with them. Surely, since my 90 days have expired they will deport me if this is misunderstood.

That said, I am not taking a bag of underwear, pants and shirts over there with me.

[dynow]

[oipivo]

Fair enough. It just concerned me that this was made out to seem important, but I'll just see it through. Thanks!