Politics · Spain · 1 day ago
How Spaniards abroad can vote depends on whether they live there or are visiting
Spaniards abroad can vote through one of two systems.
CERA is for people who normally live in another country and are registered there with a Spanish consulate; they receive voting papers automatically.
ERTA is for people who normally live in Spain but are abroad temporarily, and they must apply for voting papers in person at a consulate.
ERTA ballots are sent by certified mail to Spain, while CERA voters can mail their ballot to a consulate or use an authorized ballot box.
Spaniards abroad can vote in elections through different procedures depending on whether they live abroad or are there temporarily.
CERA applies to Spaniards who usually live in another country and are registered as residents with a consulate.
ERTA is for Spaniards who usually live in Spain but are abroad temporarily when elections take place.
CERA voters receive their election documents automatically, while ERTA voters must request them.
CERA votes can be sent by post or placed in an authorised consular ballot box, while ERTA votes must be mailed to Spain.
- Who
- Spaniards living abroad or temporarily outside Spain.
- What
- The article explains how the CERA and ERTA procedures for voting from abroad differ.
- When
- During elections; the ERTA application deadline generally ends on the 25th day after the election is called.
- Where
- From abroad, through Spanish embassies or consulates, with ERTA votes mailed to the relevant polling station in Spain.
- Why
- To explain which voting procedure applies and how Spaniards abroad can cast their vote.
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- CERA
- For Spaniards who usually live abroad and are registered as residents with a consulate
- ERTA
- For Spaniards whose usual residence is in Spain but who are temporarily abroad
- CERA documents
- Sent to eligible voters automatically
- ERTA application
- Must be submitted in person at a Spanish consulate
- ERTA deadline
- Generally, the 25th day after the election is called
- CERA voting methods
- Mail to the relevant consular office or use an authorised consular ballot box
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