DigiD: what do I need it for?

Your personal DigiD provides a secure way to arrange your online affairs with the Dutch government, healthcare institutions, educational institutions and SPF. Even when you’re abroad. You can also authorise someone to arrange your affairs for you.

Digital communication is now a firm feature of our daily lives, such as doing a quick search for something or registering for that interesting evening course. SPF also uses digital tools to communicate with you on such things as changes to your pension. Or for sharing general information and news. This digital information is always accessible for everyone. It can also be quickly supplemented or updated with the latest data. Your personal information and details are accessible at all times in the pension portal but are only accessible to you after logging in with DigiD.

With the arrival of new pension regulations, it’s important that everyone stays informed. For now we can only share general information, which we mainly do via the website and online newsletters. Later, we’ll be able to share more personalised information about what the new regulations mean for you. The fastest and most secure way to do this is via the pension portal. So make sure you stay well connected.

It’s easier to apply for your DigiD from abroad
DigiD is easy for everyone to use via a computer or mobile device. Apply for your DigiD now and activate it via digid.nl. If you live abroad, it has become easier to apply for a DigiD. You no longer need to visit a service desk in the Netherlands and can also arrange the application via video call from abroad. The Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations manages the DigiD operations and is responsible for processing personal data for DigiD.

For more information visit: Apply and activate | DigiD