Vote of a Frenchman settled abroad
Verified 24 May 2023 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister), Ministry of the Interior
If you live abroad, you can vote from the foreigner for European elections, legislative elections, presidential elections, foreigner councilors and referendums. To do so, you must be registered on the consular voters list. But to vote in regional, departmental and communal elections, you must be registered on the electoral list of a commune.
You can check your voter registration using this simulator:
Verify your voter registration and polling station
The next European elections will be held in France on June 9, 2024.
Voting from the foreigner
Online (by the register of French outside France)
You can request your registration on the consular voters list when you register on the register of French nationals established outside France or after you have registered in that register.
You must use this online service:
On site (consulate, embassy)
You can apply for registration on the consular voters list by going directly to the consulate (or embassy).
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of residence in the consular constituency
- Form completed and signed
Who shall I contact
Voting in France
You are registered in the register of French people established outside France
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
- Commune where you were born
- Municipality of your last home
- Municipality of your last residence, provided that it was at least 6 months
- Commune where one of your parents (up to 4th degree) was born, is registered or was registered on the list of electors
- Commune where your spouse or one of your parents (up to 4th degree) is registered or has been registered on the list of electors
You are not registered
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
To vote in municipal elections, you must be registered on the list of electors of a municipality.
Voting takes place in France.
In France, you can vote:
- Or by traveling to the polling station with a proof of identity, if you are in France at the time of the vote
- Either in proxy to another voter
You can check your voter registration:
Verify your voter registration and polling station
You can register to vote in certain municipalities. The list of these municipalities depends on your situation:
Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement
You are registered in the register of French people established outside France
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
- Commune where you were born
- Municipality of your last home
- Municipality of your last residence, provided that it was at least 6 months
- Commune where one of your parents (up to 4th degree) was born, is registered or was registered on the list of electors
- Commune where your spouse or one of your parents (up to 4th degree) is registered or has been registered on the list of electors
You are not registered
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
You can register using this online service:
To vote in departmental elections, you must be registered on the list of electors of a municipality.
Voting takes place in France.
In France, you can vote:
- Or by traveling to the polling station with a proof of identity, if you are in France at the time of the vote
- Either in proxy to another voter
You can check your voter registration:
Verify your voter registration and polling station
You can register to vote in certain municipalities. The list of these municipalities depends on your situation:
Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement
You are registered in the register of French people established outside France
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
- Commune where you were born
- Municipality of your last home
- Municipality of your last residence, provided that it was at least 6 months
- Commune where one of your parents (up to 4th degree) was born, is registered or was registered on the list of electors
- Commune where your spouse or one of your parents (up to 4th degree) is registered or has been registered on the list of electors
You are not registered
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
You can register using this online service:
To vote in regional elections, you must be registered on the list of electors of a municipality.
Voting takes place in France.
In France, you can vote:
- Or by traveling to the polling station with a proof of identity, if you are in France at the time of the vote
- Either in proxy to another voter
You can check your voter registration:
Verify your voter registration and polling station
You can register to vote in certain municipalities. The list of these municipalities depends on your situation:
Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement
You are registered in the register of French people established outside France
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
- Commune where you were born
- Municipality of your last home
- Municipality of your last residence, provided that it was at least 6 months
- Commune where one of your parents (up to 4th degree) was born, is registered or was registered on the list of electors
- Commune where your spouse or one of your parents (up to 4th degree) is registered or has been registered on the list of electors
You are not registered
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
You can register using this online service:
Voting from the foreigner
Online (by the register of French outside France)
You can request your registration on the consular voters list when you register on the register of French nationals established outside France or after you have registered in that register.
You must use this online service:
On site (consulate, embassy)
You can apply for registration on the consular voters list by going directly to the consulate (or embassy).
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of residence in the consular constituency
- Form completed and signed
Who shall I contact
Voting in France
You are registered in the register of French people established outside France
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
- Commune where you were born
- Municipality of your last home
- Municipality of your last residence, provided that it was at least 6 months
- Commune where one of your parents (up to 4th degree) was born, is registered or was registered on the list of electors
- Commune where your spouse or one of your parents (up to 4th degree) is registered or has been registered on the list of electors
You are not registered
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
To be able to vote, you must be registered on a consular list of electors.
The vote is taking place from the foreigner.
You can vote:
- Or by traveling to the polling station with the proof of identity necessary
- Either by internet (electronic voting)
- Either by power of attorney
You can check your voter registration:
Verify your voter registration and polling station
You can apply to be registered on the consular voters list:
Répondez aux questions successives et les réponses s’afficheront automatiquement
Online (by the register of French outside France)
You can request your registration on the consular voters list when you register on the register of French nationals established outside France or after you have registered in that register.
You must use this online service:
On site (consulate, embassy)
You can apply for registration on the consular voters list by going directly to the consulate (or embassy).
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of residence in the consular constituency
- Form completed and signed
Who shall I contact
Voting from the foreigner
Online (by the register of French outside France)
You can request your registration on the consular voters list when you register on the register of French nationals established outside France or after you have registered in that register.
You must use this online service:
On site (consulate, embassy)
You can apply for registration on the consular voters list by going directly to the consulate (or embassy).
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of residence in the consular constituency
- Form completed and signed
Who shall I contact
Voting in France
You are registered in the register of French people established outside France
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
- Commune where you were born
- Municipality of your last home
- Municipality of your last residence, provided that it was at least 6 months
- Commune where one of your parents (up to 4th degree) was born, is registered or was registered on the list of electors
- Commune where your spouse or one of your parents (up to 4th degree) is registered or has been registered on the list of electors
You are not registered
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
Voting from the foreigner
Online (by the register of French outside France)
You can request your registration on the consular voters list when you register on the register of French nationals established outside France or after you have registered in that register.
You must use this online service:
On site (consulate, embassy)
You can apply for registration on the consular voters list by going directly to the consulate (or embassy).
You must provide the following:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of residence in the consular constituency
- Form completed and signed
Who shall I contact
Voting in France
You are registered in the register of French people established outside France
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
- Commune where you were born
- Municipality of your last home
- Municipality of your last residence, provided that it was at least 6 months
- Commune where one of your parents (up to 4th degree) was born, is registered or was registered on the list of electors
- Commune where your spouse or one of your parents (up to 4th degree) is registered or has been registered on the list of electors
You are not registered
You can register to vote in one of the following municipalities:
- Municipality where your home is located
- Municipality where you have lived for at least 6 months
- Municipality where you have been subject to local taxes (housing tax or company property tax or property tax on built or unbuilt property) for at least 2 years
- Municipality in which a business has been subject to local taxes for at least 2 years and of which you have been the manager (manager) or shareholder (majority or sole) for at least 2 years
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- Electoral Code: Articles R176-3 to R176-3-10Legislative elections - Electronic voting
- Electoral Code: Articles R176-4 to R176-4-7Parliamentary elections - Voting by mail
- Electoral Code: Article R172Deputies elected by French people living outside France
- Organic Law No. 76-97 of 31 January 1976 on the Consular Electoral Lists and the Voting of French Citizens Established Outside France for the Election of the President of the Republic
- Law n°2013-659 of 22 July 2013 on the representation of French people living outside France
- Decree of 20 July 2007 on consular lists of electors and electoral operations abroad
- Decree No. 2016-1924 of 28 December 2016 on the maintenance of consular electoral lists and the organization of voting operations outside France
- Instruction INTA1830120J of 21 November 2018 on the keeping of the electoral lists and supplementary electoral lists (PDF - 2.0 MB)
- Order of 24 May 2022 establishing the list of polling stations open for the election of members elected by French citizens established outside France
- Order of 24 May 2022 delaying the closing time of the poll at certain polling stations for the election of members elected by the foreigner
- Register of French outside France - Consular registration
Online service
- Verify your voter registration and polling station
Online service
- Request for inclusion on the consular list of electors (wrongful omission or deletion)
Form
- Application for entry on the consular electoral list (Article L30 of the Electoral Code)
Form
FAQ
- Consular registration in the register of French nationals established outside FranceService-Public.fr
- Elections: identity papers to be presented to voteService-Public.fr
- Proxy votingService-Public.fr
- Order of 24 May 2022 delaying the closure of polling stations abroad for the parliamentary electionsLegifrance
- Order of 24 May 2022 on the list of polling stations abroad for the parliamentary electionsLegifrance
- Electronic votingMinistry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Voting by mailMinistry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Consular List of ElectorsMinistry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
- Election of French foreigner Councilors and Consular DelegatesMinistry for Europe and Foreign Affairs