Overseas Elections for the 21st Presidential Election

 

Overseas absentees who wish to vote abroad must make a report of an overseas absentee

 

Period for report : By  2025.4.24. 

 

Eligibility for Overseas Absentee Reporting

 

A Korean national

- of 18 years of age or older on the election day and whose resident registration has been made within the country

- who leaves Korea before the commencement date of the period for early voting and is scheduled to return home after the election day or who will not return home until the election day because he or she stays or lives in a foreign country

- intends to exercise his or her voting right in a foreign country

 

Period for Report of Overseas Absentees

 

From the date the reason for the election is confirmed until 40 days before the election day.

 

※ The updated information will be provided after the election date is finalized.

How to Make a Report as an Overseas Absentee

 

Online Report via PC or Mobile

 

Highly Recommended

 

Overseas Election Report & Registration Website

https://ova.nec.go.kr/

 

Submit the report by e-mail

 

- Domestic residents: The email address announced by the Gu/Si/Gun office with jurisdiction over their registered address

- Overseas residents: The email address of the diplomatic mission

 

※ The report form can be downloaded from the Overseas Election website (https://ok.nec.go.kr/) under "Announcement Archives”

 

Submit the report by mail or in person

 

- Domestic residents: Submit it to the head of the Gu/Si/Gun with jurisdiction over your registered address
- Overseas residents: Submit it to the diplomatic mission or to a diplomatic mission staff member visiting your jurisdiction

 

Quick and Simple Online Report!

 

Overseas Election Report & Registration Website

https://ova.nec.go.kr/

 

#1 Check whether you have a resident registration number

 

#2 Verify the validity of your email address

 

#3 Complete and submit the report

 

Don't forget to check your application status after submission!