How can I get a DigiD for my child if I live outside the Netherlands?

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Go to Digid.nl to apply for a DigiD for your child. You can do this even if you live abroad. Then make an appointment to collect your activation code by video call with NetherlandsWorldwide or in person at a DigiD service desk in or outside the Netherlands. Use the activation code to activate your child’s DigiD.

If your child lives in the Netherlands and is registered with a Dutch municipality, the information on this page is not intended for you. Find out how to apply for a DigiD for your child if your child lives in the Netherlands.

Requirements for applying for a DigiD if your child lives abroad

Your child must hold a valid identity document (passport or identity card)
Your child must have a citizen service number (BSN). If your child does not have one, find out how to get a citizen service number (BSN) for your child.
You or your child has a phone which can receive text messages (SMS) both in the Netherlands and abroad.
You or your child has an email address.

Parents or guardians of children under 14 can help them apply for a DigiD. Fill in your child’s details on the online application form at DigiD.nl.

Applying for DigiD via Digid.nl

After submitting the application

Once you’ve applied for a DigiD for your child viaDigiD.nl, you’ll be sent a collection code by email and by SMS. Your collection code is valid for 30 days.

The collection code allows you to receive a DigiD activation code by video calling with a NetherlandsWorldwide staff member, together with your child. Or you can go with your child to collect the DigiD activation code from a DigiD service desk in the Netherlands or abroad.

Collecting a DigiD activation code abroad

Activate DigiD

Activate your child’s DigiD within 21 days of collecting the activation code. Go to Digid.nl to activate your child’s DigiD.

Does your child have a recognised eID from another European country?

If your child doesn’t have a DigiD, but does have another recognised eID from another European country (EU-approved login key), you can use your child’s eID to access and use the online services of many Dutch organisations including the Social Insurance Bank (SVB), Tax Administration, the Education Executive Agency (DUO), the Central Judicial Collection Agency (CJIB), the Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) and the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW). You child does not require a DigiD in this case.