The identity card for children under 12 (Kids-ID)

Any Belgian child under the age of 12 and registered with this Embassy can apply for a Kids-ID.

Since 11th June 2021, every new Kids-ID request for children aged 6 or older has to be done in person at the embassy. It is compulsory to book an appointment via our online appointment system. You will not be allowed to enter the Embassy without an appointment.
 

New identity document & EU Settlement Scheme

If your child has a status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you can add their new ID card on their UKVI account. There must always be a valid identity document (passport and/or ID card) linked to their online account.

In order to do so, you will need the number of the identity document used to make their application, so keep it handy!
 

1. What is the validity of a Kids-ID?

A Kids-ID is valid for 3 years, even when you move to a different country or to Belgium.
 

2. What is the cost of a Kids-ID?

A Kids-ID costs £9.
 

3. Where and how to apply for a Kids-ID?

Two scenarios:

1. Your child, aged 6 or over, or you (= parent + child) want to apply in person at the embassy.

• The child and at least one of the parents should be present at the embassy.
• You bring with you the application form in Dutch (DOCX, 107.86 KB) or in French (DOCX, 124.97 KB) duly completed and signed,
• If you choose to have the Kid-ID sent to you by post: please bring a Special Delivery self-addressed stamped envelope for sending the Kids-ID as well as a stamped and self-addressed envelope for sending the PUK and PIN codes.
   

2. Your child is under 6 years old and you request the Kids-ID by mail.

You must send to the Embassy:

1. the application form in Dutch (PDF, 201.99 KB) or in French (PDF, 208.16 KB), duly completed and signed,
2. two passport photos, compliant with ICAO-standards in Dutch (PDF, 2.23 MB) or in French (PDF, 2.56 MB).
3. a proof of payment (bank statement or proof from your bank) for £9 transferred to the account below. Your payment reference should start with ‘ID’ and include the first initial and surname of the child, for example: ID J SMITH

Account name: Embassy of Belgium / Account number: 1079 4033 / Sort code: 40-63-84

Attention: please make a separate payment for each request, indicating the name of the person concerned. We cannot accept group payments for different members of the family or different services. 

If you chose to have the Kids-ID sent to you by the post: a Special Delivery self-addressed stamped envelope for sending the Kids-ID as well as a stamped and self-addressed envelope for sending the PUK and PIN codes.

In order to avoid unnecessary delays:

• please choose the first language of the card,
• to sign in the correct box.

4. Activation Kids-ID

It is no longer possible to activate the certificates on a Kids-ID for children under 12 years old. Once the minor has reached the age of 12, the embassy can activate the certificates on their Kids-ID, but only in the presence of the minor who must insert the card into the card reader and then enter the PUK code.

5. Hello Parents

On the Kids-ID, there is a telephone number (+32 78 150 350) which can be reached 24/7.

In the event a child goes missing and has their Kids-ID with them, anybody who finds the child can easily get in touch with the child's parents or another trusted adult. This happens through a cascade system of phone numbers, activated by the parents. To activate this cascade system, please consult the website of the Hello Parents service in Dutch or in French.

6. When is a Kids-ID no longer valid?

• when it is reported as lost or stolen.
• when the picture no longer resembles the bearer.