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How to vote in Hungary

The European Elections will take place in Hungary on 9 June 2024. The date of the election is set by the President of Hungary.

What is the date of the elections?

The Hungarian Members of the European Parliament will be elected on 9 June 2024. The date of the election will be set by the President of Hungary.

How many Members of European Parliament are elected?

Voters will elect 21 Hungarian MEPs in 2024, the same as in the 2019 elections.

How are the members elected?

The election of Members of the European Parliament must be held in accordance with certain common provisions established by EU law such as proportional representation. It means that the number of elected members from each party depends on the share of the votes cast.

Who is eligible to vote?

You are eligible to vote in the European elections in Hungary if you are:

• at least 18 years old on election day or get married before the age of 18
• an Hungarian or an EU citizen with a legal residence in Hungary
• Hungarian citizen without residence in Hungary or the territory of the EU
• not banned from voting due to a judicial decision

Where can I vote?

Hungarian or EU citizen voting in Hungary
You have to vote in person at the polling station based on your residence. The location of your polling station is in the letter of advice. If you want to vote at another polling station, you have to submit a request.

Hungarian citizen voting from abroad
• If you have your domicile in another EU Member State and have no address in Hungary, you cannot vote on Hungarian lists.
• If you have your domicile in a non EU-member State and have no address in Hungary, you can vote by mail.
• If you live in Hungary but have no address in Hungary, you can vote by mail.
• If you have a Hungarian address but want to vote from abroad, you have to do so in person at polling stations organised by the Hungarian embassy or consulate of the country where you are.

Where should I register to vote?

Hungarian citizen voting in Hungary
• If you have an official address in Hungary, you do not have to register. You will be automatically registered on the electoral roll by the authorities.
• If you don't have any official address in Hungary, you have to register on the electoral roll.
Registration is possible in person, by proxy, by post or online on the website of the National Election Office (in Hungarian).

EU citizen voting in Hungary
You have to register on the electoral roll.
Registration is possible in person, by post or online on the website of the National Election Office (in Hungarian).

Hungarian citizen voting from abroad
• If you have a Hungarian domicile and wish to cast your vote, you need to request in advance to be included on the voter's list of the embassy or consulate of the country where you are.
• If you have your domicile in a non EU-member State and have no address in Hungary, you have to register on the electoral roll.
Registration is possible in person or by proxy in the Hungarian embassies or consulates, by post or online on the website of the National Election Office (in Hungarian).

What is the deadline for registering to vote?

Hungarian citizen voting in Hungary 

If you have an official address in Hungary, you do not have to register. You will be automatically registered on the electoral roll by the authorities. If you live in Hungary but don't have any official address in Hungary, you have to register until 15 May 2024. 

EU citizen voting in Hungary 

If you have an official address in Hungary, you have to register until 24 May 2024. 

Hungarian citizen voting from abroad 

If you have an official address in Hungary, you have to register until 31 May 2024. If you have your domicile in a non EU-member State and have no address in Hungary, you have to register until 15 May 2024.

What documents do I need to bring to the polling station?

You have to bring your identification document (valid ID card, passport or driving licence) and your residence card.

What support can I have as voter with a disability?

You may request the following assistance to exercise your voting rights: 

• Notification in Braille transcription sent to your address
• Simplified information material sent to your address
• Use of a Braille voting template at the polling station or during mobile voting
• Use of an accessible polling station
• Use of a mobile ballot box

Can I vote by mail, online or by proxy?

Only successfully registered voters without a Hungarian domicile can vote by post. However,  you cannot vote online or by proxy in Hungary.

Disclaimer!!

All information has been sourced from elections.europe.eu. if you would like to learn more, click here.