Election Votes While Temporarily Abroad

Eligible voters can choose to cast their ballot by postal methods or by proxy if they will be abroad for a brief period that coincides with election day.

To vote in absence England, Scotland, or Wales on polling day while abroad temporarily, you can either:

• Apply for a postal vote.
• Apply to vote by proxy (have someone vote on your behalf).

Note: You must make this type of voting arrangement in advance. Thus, you would need to vote by proxy if the election will take place two (2) weeks before you set up the arrangements.

A different process exists for casting an absent vote from outside of Northern Ireland. If you will be temporarily overseas on election day, and live in Northern Ireland, you should (either):

• Arrange to cast a proxy vote.
• Vote by postal methods (by returning the ballot before going overseas).

Note: You should contact the Electoral Office of Northern Ireland (EONI) for further details and information.

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Voting after Moving or Living Abroad

As a rule, you would be able to register as an overseas voter if you are moving or living abroad. Registration can take place for up to fifteen (15) years after leaving the United Kingdom, providing:

• You have British citizenship or you qualify as an Irish citizen.
• You registered to vote in the UK within the last 15 years (or too young to register when leaving the UK).

Note: You can apply to register to vote in the usual way in England, Scotland, or in Wales. But, you would need to contact EONI to register by post in Northern Ireland.

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Public Servants Posted Overseas

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