Voting from abroad (temporary residence)

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 Son en Breugel? 

Then you can authorize someone to vote on your behalf through an authorization. You can request this from the municipality of Son en Breugel.

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.