No. You do not need a Dutch identity document to apply for eHerkenning.
You can also use a valid passport or identity card for your eHerkenning identity verification, provided the document is ICAO-compliant and can be verified by Digidentity.
Which identity documents can I use for eHerkenning?
For your eHerkenning identity verification, you can generally use:
- An ICAO-compliant passport;
- An ICAO-compliant identity card.
The identity document must be valid and suitable for electronic verification.
⚠ A non-Dutch driving licence cannot be used for eHerkenning
A non-Dutch driving licence cannot be used to complete the identity verification for an eHerkenning registration.
Please use a valid passport or identity card instead.
Do I need to be a Dutch national to apply for eHerkenning?
No. You do not need to have Dutch nationality to apply for eHerkenning.
Any nationality can apply for eHerkenning, provided they can use an accepted identity document and meet the other requirements of the eHerkenning registration.
What does ICAO-compliant mean for eHerkenning?
ICAO is the international standard used for machine-readable travel and identity documents.
Many modern passports and identity cards comply with this standard and contain the information required to electronically verify your identity during an eHerkenning registration.
What if my identity document is not accepted during my eHerkenning registration?
If your identity document cannot be verified during your eHerkenning registration, try another valid passport or identity card if you have one.
A non-Dutch driving licence cannot be used as an alternative for eHerkenning identity verification.