How voting works abroad

Who lives abroad can vote during consultations taking place in Italy for:

  • elections
  • referendum.

To vote you must be:

  1. older
  2. registered on the electoral lists of the last municipality of residence before expatriation.

You can choose whether:

  • vote abroad by post;
  • return to vote in Italy in the last municipality of residence before leaving the country.

Case in which it is not possible to vote by post:

  • postal voting is not possible in countries with which no agreements have been reached that guarantee the regularity of voting;
  • in this case the voter is entitled to a reimbursement of 75% of the travel expenses incurred for returning to Italy. To obtain a refund, submit an application to your Consular Office, accompanied by the electoral certificate and the travel ticket.

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Updated: 26/04/2024