10 things you need to know about registering as an overseas voter
- British nationals who have been registered to vote in the UK within the last 15 years can register as an overseas elector.
- You can register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. This means that it is easier than before to register from wherever you are.
- If you're not registered you can't vote at the General Election in May 2015.
- Approximately 5.5 million British nationals live overseas. But there are currently fewer than 20,000 people registered as overseas electors.
- The registration deadline for the 2015 UK Parliamentary General Election is Monday 20 April 2015. But remember to register as far in advance of this as you can.
- You can choose how you wish to vote. You can vote by post, by proxy or even in person at your polling station.
- If you don't want to register online, you can still download paper forms. But remember to return your completed form as far in advance of the deadline as possible.
- Overseas Voter Registration Day is on Thursday 5 February 2015 - take five minutes to visit the online registration site and let others know too!
- Lots of people who live overseas might not even know that they may be able to take part. Pass the message on!
- Your vote matters! #passthemessageon #expat #yourvotematters
