British citizens living abroad
Register to vote as an 'Overseas voter' to be eligible to vote
in UK Parliamentary (general) elections and European Parliamentary
elections in the UK.
Registration form
Yorkshire puddings, pubs, and having a good debate over a decent
cup of tea with an old friend are just a few things you may miss
while you’re overseas. But living abroad doesn’t stop you having
your say back home…
Every British citizen who has been registered to vote in the UK
within the last 15 years is eligible to vote in UK Parliamentary
(general) elections and European Parliamentary elections in the
UK.
If you were too young to register when you left the UK, you can
still register as an overseas voter so long as your parent or
guardian was registered to vote in the UK.
How can I vote?
Once you’re registered, you’ll need to decide how you want to
vote depending on your personal circumstances.
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Voting in Person
If you’re in the UK on election day, you can always vote in person at a polling station.
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Voting by post
If you're abroad you can apply to vote by post, although there may be a rather short time in which to return your ballot paper to the UK.
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Voting By Proxy
If you’re abroad you can apply to vote by proxy (someone voting on your behalf).
Have a look at our How to vote
pages for more information.
Want further information on registration or voting? Have a look at our
Frequently Asked Questions.
Electoral information
Upcoming elections
The next scheduled elections in your area are in 2010.
Further information
Although no more elections are scheduled during 2009, an election can be called at any time and at short notice. Make sure you're registered to vote so you can have your say!
Your Electoral Registration Office
To view your Electoral Registration Office details, enter your postcode above