Voting from abroad (temporary residence)

Those staying abroad temporarily, such as for work or study, can cast a vote by mail themselves or otherwise authorize someone to cast his/her vote.

Have you previously cast a vote as a voter abroad?
Then you will automatically receive the necessary voting certificates for this by mail from July 28, 2025. 

Residence abroad, option 1: vote by letter

Are you staying abroad for a short or longer period of time? Then you can choose to vote by letter. You will need a foreign postal address to do this. If you have not done this before then you must first register (once) as a voter abroad. 

You can then apply through Sept. 17: 

  1. Request form complete
    You can submit the request to vote by letter to the municipality of The Hague. You do this by completing and signing the accompanying M3 form.
     
  2. Attach copy of identification
    Attach a copy of your valid Dutch identity document.
     
  3. Submit request
    Health ensure that the Hague City Council receives your request by Sept. 17.
     
  4. Request granted: postal voting certificate
    The municipality of The Hague assesses your request. If you are allowed to vote, you will receive a postal voting certificate at your temporary foreign address. You can vote by taking your postal voting certificate to the postal voting office in The Hague or by handing it in at a Dutch embassy.

Residence abroad, option 2: written power of attorney 

Are you staying abroad during the elections but registered in Nuenen? Then you can authorize someone to vote on your behalf by means of an authorization. You can request this from the municipality of Nuenen.

Residence abroad, option 3: cast your vote yourself

Do you live abroad but can cast your vote on election day in the Netherlands, Bonaire, St. Eustatia or Saba?
If so, you can apply for a voter card for this purpose via the website of the municipality of The Hague.

Learn more 

Would you like to know more about voting while abroad? Then read on through the website "voting from abroad.