Voting for the European Parliament as a non-Dutch EU citizen

If you live in the Netherlands but are a citizen of another EU country, you can either vote in your country of origin or in the Netherlands. If you choose to vote in the Netherlands, you must notify your Dutch municipality by submitting the Y 32 form.

Who you can vote for

If you choose to vote in the Netherlands, you will be voting for the Dutch representatives in the European Parliament. If you vote in your EU country of origin, you will be voting for the representatives of that country.

Y 32 form

You must inform your Dutch gemeente (municipality) by completing the Y 32 form if you choose to vote in the Netherlands. There are 2 ways to submit the form.

  • Online

    Complete and submit the form online. Online registration is quick, secure and easy.

  • By post

    If you prefer or need to register by post, download and print out the Y 32 form, complete it and sign it. Please include a copy of your ID and send it to the following address (no stamp required): Gemeente Maastricht t.a.v. Team Verkiezingen, Antwoordnummer 1017, 6200 VB Maastricht.

Please ensure we receive your form before 24 April 2024. You will receive your stempas (poll card) in the post 2 weeks before the elections. The poll card allows you to vote in Maastricht.

By completing the form, you declare that you are eligible to vote and will not to vote in any other country in the European Parliament elections.

Who can vote in the European Parliament elections

You are eligible to vote if:

  • you are a Dutch citizen or a citizen of another EU country
  • you are 18 years old or over
  • you are not disqualified from voting.

Please visit the Kiesraad website to learn more.