If you are a British citizen living overseas who has previously lived in the borough of Ealing or has been registered to vote in the borough of Ealing, you can register to vote in UK Parliamentary elections.
What you need to know:
- you can register to vote if you previously lived in the borough of Ealing but were not registered to vote - as long as it is possible to establish via evidence you provide, that you were resident at that address
- you can register to vote in the borough of Ealing no matter how long ago you left if you were last registered to vote - as long as it is possible to establish that you were registered to vote at that address
- your overseas declaration is valid for three years, lasting until 1 November in the third year after it takes effect (for example, if your declaration takes effect on 1 March 2024, it will expire on 1 November 2026)
- if you are an overseas voter who registered to vote before 16 January 2024, you will need to renew your registration when your declaration expires.
- if you have a long-term postal vote that you applied for before 31 October 2023, this will now expire on 31 January 2026 - the elections team will contact you before your postal vote expires as you will then need to make a new postal voting application
How to apply as an overseas elector
If your last UK address was in the borough of Ealing, to register to vote at a UK Parliament election, you need to complete an application.
There are two options as to how you can apply as an overseas elector:
- Resident - You can register to vote if you previously lived in the borough of Ealing but were not registered to vote - as long as it is possible to establish via evidence you provide, that you were resident at that address.
- Registered - You can register to vote in the borough of Ealing no matter how long ago you left if you were last registered to vote - as long as it is possible to establish that you were registered to vote at that address.
You must ensure you make the correct application for your circumstances otherwise your application may be rejected.
Ways to register
- Online via www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
- Paper form (download, print, and complete an application form)
Paper forms need to be sent to The Electoral Registration Officer, Ealing Council, Greenford Hall, Ruislip Road, Greenford UB6 9QN.
How you can vote
You can apply to vote by post or by proxy. You can also vote in person if you will be in the UK on polling day. You cannot vote in person at a British embassy, high commission or consulate.
To apply to vote by post or proxy, you need to complete a separate application for either postal or proxy alongside applying to vote as an overseas voter.
For further information on applying as an overseas elector in Ealing, please contact the elections team by email elections@ealing.gov.uk or on 020 8825 7777.