Who can send a postal vote from abroad?
Anyone who has the right to vote in Sweden and is out of the country during the election period.
Published: 10 June 2026
If you’re outside Sweden during the elections, you can either vote early at a Swedish embassy or consulate, or send a postal vote.
If you’re outside Sweden, you can vote early at a Swedish embassy or consulate. Early voting abroad is possible from 20 August.
If you’re outside Sweden, you can send a postal vote from abroad. You can send your postal vote from 30 July 2026 at the earliest.
Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions about voting from abroad.
Anyone who has the right to vote in Sweden and is out of the country during the election period.
Yes, anyone who has the right to vote can send a postal vote from abroad. Please note: the postal vote must be sent from abroad. It must not be posted in Sweden because that would make it invalid.
It will not be counted. You should therefore send your postal vote from abroad as early as possible after 30 July 2026.
No. Your voting card is not required. However, if it’s included in the cover window envelope for postal voting, it will make your vote easier to process.