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Everyone who has the right to vote in Swedish elections can vote from abroad, either by voting in advance at a polling station or by postal vote. However, it is never possible to vote on the election day itself from abroad.
If you are in the UK, you will be able to vote in advance at our embassy, at one of our consulates, or at one of our polling stations. Please our see opening hours for advance voting.
On the Swedish Election Authority's website you will find more information about who has the right to vote, how you can vote and how to register to the electoral roll: Voting from abroad | Valmyndigheten
If it has been more than ten years since you left Sweden, you must register to vote. You can register to the electoral roll by completing and submitting a form to the Swedish Tax Agency. If you have moved while living abroad, you must notify the Swedish Tax Agency of your new address by completing the same form.
Once you have registered, you will remain on the electoral roll for a further ten years.
Even if you have been removed from the electoral roll, your vote will still be counted in the election. However, your vote will not be regarded as a new registration to the electoral roll.
The Swedish Election Authority sends out postal voting materials to everyone on the electoral roll. To ensure that you receive your postal voting materials on time, you must update your address with the Swedish Tax Agency by 10 June 2026 at the latest.
Your postal vote must arrive before the votes are counted, to ensure that it is approved and validated in accordance with the Elections Act. You should therefore post your postal vote well in advance of election day, but no earlier than 30 July 2026. Read more on the Swedish Election Authority’s website.
Yes, as long as you can prove your identity, we can reissue your voting card at the polling station.
We aim to provide options for overseas voters to the best of our abilities, which is why there will be more overseas polling stations this year compared to previous years. If you do not live nearby one of our polling stations, you can still participate in the elections by sending a postal vote.
All votes from overseas are cast ahead of the election. Votes must be sent to Sweden well in advance of the election day in order to be counted in accordance with the Election Act. This requires a complex logistical operation. Votes are sent from the overseas polling stations to the Election Authority in Stockholm and then distributed to the correct electoral districts across Sweden.
Embassies and consulates will open polling stations as close to election day as possible – without jeopardising the delivery of ballot papers to Sweden or risking that votes cast are not counted. For London, this means that the voting period at the embassy will be extended by three days compared to the last general election.
If you do not have a valid Swedish identity document, you can prove your identity using a local identification document, such as a British passport, residence permit, driving licence, or provisional driving licence.
Alternatively, your identity may be confirmed if a polling officer recognises you or if another person confirms your identity. The person confirming your identity must be over 18 and bring their own ID document.
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All voters should be able to cast their vote, regardless of ability. Learn more about accessibility at polling stations here (in Swedish): Vad innebär tillgänglighet vid val? | Valcentralen
If you have a disability, a polling officer is available to assist you. You can also ask a friend or family member for help, as long as a polling officer is present. Polling officers are required by law to keep your information confidential.