Voting in elections as a non-Belgian citizen

Which elections can you vote in?

If you are an EU citizen

You may vote in:

• The European elections in 2029
• The local elections in 2030 (municipal and provincial councils)

If you are a non-EU citizen

You may vote in:

• The local elections in 2030 (municipal and provincial councils)

What are the conditions?

• You must be old enough to vote on the day of the election.
  • 16 years old for the European elections
  • 18 years old for the local elections
• You must be officially registered as a resident in Leuven.
• You must have your civil and political rights.
• If you are a non-EU citizen: you must have lived legally in Belgium for 5 continuous years.

AttentionAlready voted in a previous election?
Then you do not need to register again.

How to register?

You can do so online, at the city office or by mail.
You can register up to 2 months before the election.

Online

Register

At the city office

Come to the city office during opening hours. Ask for a paper registration form at the reception desk.

Mail

Complete the registration form.

Email it to:

What happens next?

We will check whether you meet the conditions.

If you are approved

1. You will receive a confirmation by email or post.
2. A few weeks before the election, you will get an official invitation telling you where and when to vote.

If you are not approved

You will receive a letter explaining why you are not eligible to vote.

More information

Visit the federal government's website for more details (in Dutch)