Changes for EU Citizens

EU citizens where the UK Government has negotiated agreements with EU Member States to allow its citizens living in the UK to vote, in return for the same right for UK citizens living in that country, are still able to vote and stand in elections.

Currently, these agreements have been made with:

  • Spain
  • Portugal
  • Luxembourg
  • Poland
  • Denmark

Other EU citizens who were living in the UK before the end of the EU Withdrawal Agreement Implementation Period (up until 1 January 2021) are still able to vote and stand in elections.

The changes does not affect citizens of the Republic of Ireland or citizens of Commonwealth nations.