Kids-ID: an identity document for children
Kids-ID is an electronic identity document for Belgian children under the age of 12.
Kids-ID is not mandatory and has to be applied for by the parents from the population office of the municipality.
Children under the age of 12 can travel with a Kids-ID in the European Union and some other countries. In certain countries, the child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or must have parental authorisation (for more information see: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en).
It takes 3 weeks to get a Kids-ID. The application should therefore be made in good time.
The fast-track procedure is much more expensive than the normal price of a Kids-ID. An overview of the rates per municipality can be found on this page (fr).
To apply for a Kids-ID from your municipality, you must:
- have parental authority over the child, or have a court decision enabling you to apply for the child’s Kids-ID;
- go to the municipality with the child to make the application;
- have a recent identity photo of the child.
For Belgian minors
Belgian minors aged 12 or over can obtain an ordinary ID card (this is mandatory from the age of 15).
For minors from other EU countries
Minors from other EU countries in Belgium must be in possession of the identity document provided for in their national legislation. Moreover, from the age of 15, they must always have this document with them, otherwise a criminal fine of up to EUR 500 may be imposed if there is a police check.
Legislation
Royal Decree of 10 December 1996 on the various identity documents for children under the age of 12
Articles 74/7 and 79 of the Law of 15 December on access to the territory, residence, settlement and removal of foreign nationals
Article 38 of the Royal Decree of 15 December on access to the territory, residence, settlement and removal of foreign nationals
Contact
FPS Home Affairs
Directorate General Identity and Citizens’ Affairs
Rue des Colonies 11, 1000 Brussels
Email: Helpdesk.Belpic@rrn.fgov.be