After you have activated your DigiD, it remains valid for a period of 3 years after the moment you have used the DigiD for the last time.
Every time you use your DigiD again a new period of 3 years starts. So as long as you keep using the DigiD it will stay valid.
If you provided your e-mail address when you applied for your DigiD, you will receive a warning 30 thirty days before your DigiD expires.
DigiD stands for Digital Identity. With your DigiD you show who you are when you arrange something on the internet. With a DigiD users can access a great number of online services offered by Dutch government agencies These include for example: municipalities tax authorities social security organisations employment office ministries police provinces hospitals pension fund…
If you are a Dutch national living abroad, you can apply for a DigiD. If you already had a DigiD before you moved abroad, you can continue to use your DigiD. To apply for a DigiD abroad, you must: have the Dutch nationality have a valid Dutch passport or valid Dutch identity card have a…
Imagine submitting an electronic application for a permit through your local authority’s website. A DigiD login screen will appear, asking for your username and password. If the data is correct, you will be able to proceed in the process. Similarly and using the very same login code, you can access electronic services from other government…
DigiD is available to people who are registered in a Dutch municipality (Dutch: gemeente) and have a burgerservicenummer (BSN or “Citizens Service Number in English). If you are not registered in the Netherlands you can still apply online but you would have to pick up your DigiD in person at one of the listed municipality…
There is no legal obligation to request a DigiD. However, more and more government organisations start using DigiD for access to their online services. Without a DigiD you will not be able to use these electronic services. If you don’t wish to or can’t use the DigiD you can in principle always communicate in writing…