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eID Card (Belgium)

Belgian electronic identity card — mandatory for all residents over 12

Easy~10 minIdentityBelgiumeID

/ What is this form?

The Belgian eID is a mandatory electronic identity card for all residents (Belgian and foreign) over 12 years old. It contains a chip for digital signatures and online authentication (itsme app, Tax-on-web). Apply at your commune or gemeente.

/ Who needs this form?

  • All Belgian citizens over 12 (mandatory)
  • Foreign residents registered in Belgium (receive a different card type)
  • EU citizens get an E or E+ card; non-EU get A, B, C, or D cards

/ What you need before you start

Passport or current ID
Registration at the commune
Passport photo
Fee: €0–30 depending on commune and urgency

/ Step-by-step guide

1Register at Your Commune
Register at your local commune or gemeente. This is required before you can apply for your eID.
2Request the eID
The commune will initiate the eID application. You'll need a passport photo and pay the fee (€0–30 depending on commune and urgency).
3Collect Your Card
Return to the commune to collect your card and set your PIN code.
4Activate for Online Use
Download the itsme app and activate your card with a card reader for online government services, banking, and signing documents.

/ Key fields explained

FieldWhat to enterCommon mistake
PIN codeChoose a 4-digit PIN for the chipRemember it — needed for itsme and digital signing

/ Common mistakes to avoid

Not activating the eID for online use
Not downloading the itsme app (needed for banking, taxes, etc.)
Not renewing before expiry (valid 10 years for adults)

/ Frequently asked questions

What is itsme?

Belgium's digital identity app linked to your eID. Used for banking, government services, and signing documents.