Hello,
I’m an expat working in an R&D position in Belgium.
I was informed that I may qualify for a tax reduction, but to complete the paperwork I need my Belgian residence card. The deadline for the tax paperwork is in about 2 months (closer to 1.5 months now).
The residence card process has been very slow so far. My application was rejected twice because I submitted an employment certificate, while they actually required the full signed work contract. Unfortunately, they also took a long time to inform me about the missing documents.
I have now submitted everything correctly (hopefully), and I’m currently waiting for the email to schedule an appointment.
I’ve also heard that the police residence check can take a long time, and that they sometimes come without notifying you beforehand.
At this point I’m worried that I won’t receive the residence card in time to complete the tax reduction paperwork.
Is there any way to speed up the process, or anyone I should contact? Any advice would be appreciated.