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Identity card

The identity card is issued by the municipality to Belgians aged 12 and older. From 15, carrying it is mandatory. This electronic identity card (eID) provides access to online services like IRISbox. More information is available on the federal government's website.

  1. Audience: Residents of Brussels, specifically Belgians aged 12 and older
  2. Documents: Belgian ID
  3. Mode: Digital and physical
  4. Validity: FR/NL

The identity card is issued by the municipality of your main residence, to all Belgians aged 12 years or older. From the age of 15, you are required to always have your identity card with you. This is an electronic identity card (eID), which provides access, via a card reader, to Opens in new windowthe online services of IRISbox. You can find more information about the eID on Opens in new windowthe website of the federal government.

IRISbox

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