Overseas Elections for the 21st Presidential Election

 

Overseas voters who wish to vote abroad must apply for overseas voter registration.

 

Application Deadline for Registration: By 40 days before the election day

 

Eligibility for Overseas Voter Registration

 

A Korean national

- of 18 years of age or older on the election day and whose resident registration has not been made

- who has not been enrolled in the official list of overseas eligible voters

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

 

Eligibility for Overseas Voter Application for Alteration of Registration

 

A Korean national

- whose name is on the overseas voters list for the 22nd National Assembly Elections

- who has changes in the recorded information, such as name, passport number, date of birth, basic place of registration, email, address, or phone number

 

Application Deadline for Registration: By 40 days before the election day

 

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

 

How to Apply for Registration (or Alteration of Registration) as an Overseas Voter

 

Online Registration via PC or Mobile

 

Highly Recommended

 

Overseas Election Report & Registration Website

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

 

Submit the application via personal email to the diplomatic mission

 

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

 

※ Applicants must submit their own application

 

Submit the written application form

 

Family members only for proxy submission

 

Send the completed written application form by mail to the diplomatic mission or submit it to a diplomatic mission staff member visiting your jurisdiction

 

Quick and Simple Online Application for Registration (Alteration of Registration)!

 

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 registration application

 

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