Residence permit for non-Belgians under the age of 12

You can apply for the document 'proof of identity for a child under the age of 12' for non-Belgian children younger than 12.

How to apply?

You make an appointment.

Both parent and child must be present during the appointment.

Make an appointment

What do you need to bring?

  • Parent’s national passport or identity card
  • Parent’s Belgian residence permit
  • Child’s national passport or proof of identity
  • Previous ‘proof of identity for a child under the age of 12’, if any
  • 1 recent passport-size photo of the child (maximum 6 months old): pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only).
    There is a photo booth in the city office (suitable from the age of 3).
  • Name, address, and telephone number of an emergency contact (not a parent)

Price

Free

This proof of identity is not sufficient to be able to travel. Your child still requires a national passport or proof of identity issued by the country of origin.

Proof of identity lost or stolen?

  1. Go to the police to report the loss or theft of your child's proof of identity. You will receive an 'Annex 12'.
  2. Make an appointment to apply for a duplicate of the proof of identity.

Make an appointment

What do you need to bring?

  • Annex 12
  • Child's national passport or proof of identity
  • 1 passport-size photo of the child (no more than 6 months old). Pay attention to the requirements (Dutch only).
    There is a photo booth in the city office (suitable from the age of 3).
Your child must be present during the appointment.

Price

Free

Recovered your proof of identity?
You may no longer use a proof of identity which you declared lost or stolen. Have the recovered document revoked by the municipal authorities, and apply for a new one as soon as possible.

Stadskantoor
Professor Van Overstraetenplein 1
3000 Leuven

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