How to register to vote from abroad

Who is eligible to register as an overseas voter and where?
British citizens or eligible Irish citizens who have previously lived in the UK can register from abroad.

Your registration to vote (and the MP who represents you in Parliament) will be in the current constituency covering your last address before leaving the UK.

🟡  If you don't know the postcode of your last UK address you can look it up on the Post Office site HERE.

🟡  If your last residence was in Northern Ireland - you need to register HERE   

When can I register?
At any time before the deadline for the next general election so long as it is no more than to 2 years before your qualifying voting age for the election.  

How long does the registration last?
It will expire on the third 1 November following the date your registration takes effect. You'll be reminded when it's time to renew in early July before your registration runs out and given a code to use the NEW ONLINE RENEWAL SYSTEM.  

Not received a renewal reminder?
If you have previously been registered to vote from abroad, but haven't received a reminder - CONTACT YOUR ELECTORAL REGISTRATION OFFICE based on the postcode where you last lived in the UK.