Apply for a voting card
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.
How to proceed
- 1
Submit an application to the election office
Online, in writing, or in person, providing your voter registration number.
- 2
Receive your voter registration card and absentee ballot materials
By mail or for pickup.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
3 days
Official: max. approx. 1 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Election notice was misplaced, resulting in a delay in filing the application
Common reasons for rejection
- • Missed the application deadline (usually 6 p.m. on the Friday before the election)
The essentials before applying
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
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. 3 days
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Election notice was misplaced, resulting in a delay in filing the application
Common reasons for rejection
- •Missed the application deadline (usually 6 p.m. on the Friday before the election)
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.