New voting rights for Britons living outside the UK
(providing they previously lived in the UK)
New voting rights for Britons living outside the UK
(providing they previously lived in the UK)
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(providing they previously lived in the UK)
Changes to British citizens voting rights from January 2024
The Elections Act 2022 removed the 15 year limit on voting rights for an estimated 3.5 million British citizens living abroad. The new system came into force in January 2024.
Eligible British citizens living abroad can register to vote via this government website, where they need to provide providing evidence of ID and previous residency in the UK.
Once registered to vote, electors need to separately request either a postal vote or appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf.
See here for more advice about the best method to cast your vote
Overseas registrations now last for 3 years instead of one and a reminder will be sent by email several months in advance.
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