Applying for an absentee ballot at the election office, which entitles the voter to cast a ballot in a different voting district or by mail.
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Documents you need
Identification card or passport · Form / Application
Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
How to do it
Apply directly online
Costs
Je nach Gemeinde und Leistung – beim zuständigen Amt erfragen
Submit an application to the election office
Online, in writing, or in person, providing your voter registration number.
Receive your voter registration card and absentee ballot materials
By mail or for pickup.
Submit an application
Submit it in person, by mail, or online to the appropriate agency and keep the confirmation of receipt.
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Who is eligible?
Voters who are unable to vote at their polling place on Election Day or who wish to vote by mail.
Income limit
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 3 days
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.
This varies by municipality and service—check with the appropriate agency.
Usually about 3 business days—depending on the agency and its workload.