Certificate of vita

You can request an attestation de vita if a (foreign) organization needs proof that you are alive. For example, a life insurer or pension fund. You can request an attestation de vita personally from the municipality. You make an appointment for this.

What do you need to know

  • The certificate de vita states that you have been alive at the counter
  • You must come by yourself. Someone else cannot do this for you
  • The attestation de vita is written in 2 languages: Dutch and French. You may also receive an attachment explaining the document in German, Spanish, Greek, Italian, Portuguese and Turkish

What do you have to do

Pack

  • Valid ID
  • Letter from the (foreign) pension fund (if you have one)
  • Money (cash or pin)

What does it cost

€ 17,10

You pay nothing if you have a letter from your (foreign) pension fund showing that proof is required.