Authentication via eIDAS

What is eIDAS?

European citizens can use their own (notified) national identification and authentication means to access online services privided by Belgian authorities.

This authentication method is refered to as eIDAS authentication, with eIDAS standing for ‘Electronic Identification And Trust Services’ as per the European legislation ‘Regulation (EU) 910/2014’.

Registering via eIDAS

For initial eIDAS login, you will need your European electronic identification means, Belgian national identification number, email address, and telephone number.

Subsequent logins to eIDAS will only require your European electronic identification means.

If you have not yet obtained a Belgian national identification number, you can obtain one as follows:

1. Access a platform that allows login via the eIDAS button

   1. E.g. Go to the eLys web application and select ‘Aanmelden via eHealth’

2. Click on the eIDAS (European authentication) button

   

3. Click on the flag of your country and follow the login procedure choosing your preferred way of identifying
   

   

4. If this is your first time using eIDAS, fill out your Belgian identification number, or check the box stating you do not have one.
   If you do not have a BIS number yet, the federal services need to validate your data first. This can take a couple of days.
   

   

5. Complete the form with your personal information (NOT work details)

6. Finish the procedure