Voting season is on. If you are living outside India but you are still the Indian citizen who is above the age of 18, then you can vote.
The voting process is offline and requires a prior document verification. It is also important to note that every voter has to visit the polling booth where He/She is eligible to vote.
Here is How NRI Can register and Cast their Vote
Signing up as the new Overseas Voter by filling Form 6A
Submit this form online at : https://voterportal.eci.gov.in/
Please ensure that once you submit the form, you are also required to submi the following document :
- One recent passport size coloured photograph affixed in Form 6A.
- Self attested photocopies of the relevant pages of the passport containing photograph, address in India and all other
- The page of passport containing the valid visa endorsement
Submission of the Form :
There are two ways of doing this
- Either you do it online or you can submit it via post.
- If you are physically present in India, you can fill the form in person at the Electoral Registration Officer / Assistant ERO of the constituency.
Make sure you carry your passport when you are submitting your application personally in India.
Wait for Verification
The polling agent will contact the person / representative at the Indian address you provide in your application. Once the verification step is completed, wait for the polling date in your location.
Cast Your Vote
Keep in mind, you can only vote when you are in India on the date of voting in your electoral constituency. There is no possibility of casting your vote from ourside India. The only provision is to allow the data updation in the Electoral records.