FAQs

I am a Portuguese citizen recently returned from the foreign country where I lived and where I was registered in the voter registration, how can I vot

If you have an address indicated abroad on your Citizen Card, you should update your address on that identification document as soon as possible. As soon as that change is made and activated, your registration in the national territory will be automatically and automatically made in the parish corresponding to the indicated address. If you have a valid Identity Card with an updated address in the national territory, you must promote your registration in the electoral register with the registration commission / parish council in your area of residence.

I turn 18 on election day. Can I vote?

Yes, since he was automatically registered at the age of 17, on a provisional basis, becoming an effective voter on the date he turns 18. However, if you live abroad and hold an Identity Card, you must promote your registration in the electoral register with the Portuguese diplomatic representation in your area of residence.

I'm a Portuguese citizen, I'm registered abroad and I chose to vote in person. How and where do I vote?

You can exercise your right to vote, in person, at the polling station set up for that purpose at the diplomatic representation of your area of residence.

I am a Portuguese citizen and I am registered abroad, how can I choose to vote in person or by post?

You can choose to vote in person or by post with the respective registration commission abroad, until the date of the election. You can change your option at any time, except in the period between the date of the appointment and the date of the election.

I am a Portuguese citizen and I am registered abroad, but I did not exercise the right to choose between voting in person or by post. How do I vote?

Not having exercised the option, he votes by post.