Getting the Belgian eID cardreader up and running under linux can be painful. These steps worked for me:

  • Install manjaro
  • Install and run sudo pcscd
  • Install eID card reader driver via yaourt acsccid
  • Install eid-mw via yaourt
    • yaourt eid-mw
    • Install any unknown public key via gpg --recv-keys <missing-key>
  • Test eID card reader via eid-viewer
    • Insert eID card in reader
    • Insert card reader in USB port
    • Running eid-viewer should display the photo stored on the eID
  • Start firefox
  • Install addon
  • Restart firefox
  • Goto https://eid.belgium.be/nl and test via “Aanmelden met CSAM”
    • Accept the certificate stuff
    • Enter pin code