Itsme account for expats

gafarvictoir Active member

Member since 14 March 2022

gafarvictoirActive member04 August 2022 10:05:25

Hi all,

Can someone advise?

I noticed that to identify myself for different administrative purposes, it is mandatory to use either Itsme or eID (which we cannot have as expats).

Can an expat with 3-year SP open an Itsme account?

How do you proceed to, for example, apply for Household composition online at the commune?

Thanks.

Aneesh Belgium Expert

Member since 11 April 2010

AneeshBelgium Expert04 August 2022 10:22:20

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`yes, with your electronically readable resident permit you can sign up for itsme.

Rudra1985 Active member

Member since 22 August 2017

Rudra1985Active member04 August 2022 10:40:20

@gafarvictoir

Hello,

If you have a Belgium ID card you can access the eID features. You need a card reader and PC to access the feature.

With this you can activate your itsme account.

Alternately you can use you bank credentials as well to activate your itsme account.

gafarvictoir Active member

Member since 14 March 2022

gafarvictoirActive member04 August 2022 10:56:18

@Aneesh Thank you for your response. How do I apply for an electronic resident permit?

Is the same as my physical "titre de s茅jour"?

gafarvictoir Active member

Member since 14 March 2022

gafarvictoirActive member04 August 2022 10:58:46

@Rudra1985 Thanks for your response. I do not have a Belgian ID card but a "Titre de Sejour".

My bank (KBC) said to activate the Itsme account I need a least a permanent card (F card).

How was then wondering how expats proceed?

hssn601 Serial expat

Member since 02 October 2013

hssn601Serial expat04 August 2022 11:46:04

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If you have 3 year single permit that means you also have an A card. You have two options to setup your its me account.

1- Buy a card reader and login with you A card.

2- If you already have a bank account you can do this with your bank card and bank card reader (provided to you by bank for free)

See here for further details.
itsme-id.com/get-started

gafarvictoir Active member

Member since 14 March 2022

gafarvictoirActive member04 August 2022 13:01:37

@hssn601 Thanks for advising.

That was my understanding.

But my Bank said it will not be possible with the current card I am holding.

Which is surprising and the reason I am seeking for advice.

GAFAR

hssn601 Serial expat

Member since 02 October 2013

hssn601Serial expat04 August 2022 14:41:57

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Which permit you have? I have A card and created its me account with BNP bank card, my wife also have A card and he created its me account with KBC bank card.

AlexFromBelgium Animateur Belgique EN/FR

Member since 28 January 2018

AlexFromBelgiumAnimateur Belgique EN/FR05 August 2022 21:14:18

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@Rudra1985 Thanks for your response. I do not have a Belgian ID card but a "Titre de Sejour".
My bank (KBC) said to activate the Itsme account I need a least a permanent card (F card).
How was then wondering how expats proceed?
- @gafarvictoir

I'm not sure at all you need a F card... Normally any resident permit will allow you to create an account on itsme.

itsme is just a link to your phone number and your resident permit (national, eu, etc...) that allow you to say: "hey, it's me, I'm myself'