Lok Sabha election 2024: How can an NRI vote - A step-by-step guide
By Priyanka Rathi
By Priyanka Rathi
CNBC-TV18.com
CNBC-TV18.com
Published Apr 17, 2024
Published Apr 17, 2024
Discover how Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can participate in Indian elections. This guide provides a comprehensive step-by-step process for NRI voting.
Who is an Overseas/NRI voter
Who is an Overseas/NRI voter
A citizen of India, who lives abroad. Has not acquired citizenship of any other country.
Are NRIs eligible to vote?
Are NRIs eligible to vote?
Yes, in the address mentioned in their Indian passport.
How to enrol as an Overseas/NRI elector
How to enrol as an Overseas/NRI elector
Online: Fill Form 6A online at https://voterportal.eci.gov.in/. Upload the requisite proofs.
Offline: Fill Form 6A in 2 copies, available free of cost in Indian Missions.
List of documents required with Form 6
List of documents required with Form 6
- One passport-size coloured photo.
- Self-attested photocopy of passport containing photo, India address and others
- Valid visa endorsement.
How you can submit form 6
How you can submit form 6
- Self attest each document if sending by post.
- Submit in person at the Electoral Registration Officer/Assistant ERO of the seat.
- The original passport should be produced for verification.
Verification process
Verification process
- Booth Level Officer visits the home address mentioned in the passport.
- If no one is available at the address, documents are sent to the concerned Indian Mission for verification.
Verification process
Verification process
- The decision is communicated by post on the address or SMS on the mobile number.
- Electoral rolls are also on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer.
- The name of an NRI voter is included in a separate section for "Overseas Electors".
How to update address
How to update address
- Fill Form 8 online.
- Submit it to the ERO of the area of the new residence.
How to vote
How to vote
An NRI will be allowed to vote at the polling station after showing original passport.