Dutch citizens abroad must register to vote in the Senate by February 1

The Senate Chamber, currently closed for renovation

Dutch citizens living abroad February 1 registration Their intent to vote in next year’s electoral college ballot to influence the composition of the Senate and the Senate.

This is the first time a Dutch foreigner has been able to influence the composition of the Senate after changes to voting rules earlier this year.

While foreigners in the Netherlands cannot vote in local elections themselves, they will be able to vote in the new electoral college on March 15, whose members will then join local councilors for the 75-member Senate. I will vote for

Dutch citizens residing outside the Netherlands and not registered with a local authority central registration system at The Hague. After completing and submitting the form, you will receive confirmation when you arrive in The Hague and will be confirmed again when you are registered, along with a copy of your Dutch ID.

Voting is by mail, but voting is done by email. If you live in Aruba, Curacao or Sint Maarten, you will receive your ballot through the Dutch Representative Office.

570 members of the 12 state legislatures and members of the foreign electoral college will elect 75 members of the Senate on May 30.