Running electoral registration - Wales

Which nationalities can vote at which elections?

Which nationalities can vote at which elections?

UK Parliamentary elections

All British, Republic of Ireland and qualifying Commonwealth citizens meet the nationality requirement to register to vote in UK Parliamentary elections.1  

Local government election and Senedd elections

British citizens, citizens from the European Union and qualifying Commonwealth citizens all meet the nationality requirement to register to vote in local government and Senedd elections.2   

Qualifying foreign citizens are entitled to be registered in the register of local government elections but only for the purposes of local government elections3 and Senedd elections.4

Other elections

British citizens, qualifying EU citizens and EU citizens with retained rights and qualifying Commonwealth citizens all meet the nationality requirement to register to vote in Police and Crime Commissioner elections.4

We have produced a resource outlining the nationality requirements for each type of election.

 

Last updated: 3 May 2024