Spain: Postal voting for Nov 29 elections now open until Nov 19

Spain has peine the application window for postal voting in the general elections scheduled for November 29. Citizens can request their voting certificate online or at any post office until November 19.

## How and when to apply for postal voting

Applications can be submitted through two channels. The first is online via the dedicated portal on Correos (Spain's state-owned postal service) website. The second is in person at any post office branch. In both cases, the process involves requesting the certificate of registration in the electoral roll, which authorizes voting by mail.

The deadline is critical: those wishing to vote from home must submit their application by November 19. After that, Correos sends the electoral documentation to the specified address, and the voter must deposit the envelope in a post office before the voting deadline. Late applications or undelivered envelopes invalidate the vote.

## Why this deadline matters

Postal voting is one of the fastest-growing methods in each election cycle, with logistics managed entirely by Correos. The state-owned company handles the collection, custody, and delivery of envelopes, an operation concentrated in a few weeks that can sway results in tight constituencies.

The application deadline is a legal limit, not a suggestion. Missing it means losing the chance to request the certificate, even if preferences change later. Experts recommend applying early, as offices get crowded and data errors require reprocessing.

## Rules specific to this process

Applying for postal voting differs from casting a postal vote. The application only grants permission: voters must then receive the documentation at home, fill out the ballots, and deliver them in person to a post office. Votes cannot be dropped in regular mailboxes or handed to third parties without authorization.

Identification is mandatory throughout the process. Without a DNI (Spanish national identity card) or equivalent document, offices will not accept applications or envelopes. Voters who move after applying must update their address to ensure documentation arrives correctly.

For questions about deadlines, documentation, or vote validity, consult the official Correos website or visit a branch before assuming the process is complete.