Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Spaniards living abroad can vote in Spanish elections from Australia if enrolled in the overseas electoral census (CERA, via resident consular registration); Spaniards temporarily abroad (ERTA) request the vote at the consulate after registering as non-residents.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulates-General in Sydney and Melbourne and the Embassy in Canberra, according to district of registration.
Sydney's registration page notes Cortes Generales elections on 29 November 2026 and 2026 Residents Council (CRE) elections.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Spain.
How to apply
CERA: register as resident at the consulate, then post the voting envelope to the consulate in time or drop it at a voting centre between the 8th and 3rd day before the election | ERTA: register as non-resident, submit the vote request in person, vote by certified post to the Spanish polling station | check errors in the census during the claims period in person
Documents you need
- Resident consular registration (CERA) or non-resident registration (ERTA)
- For residents from 28 Sep 2026, proof of ties to the electoral municipality
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Processing time: Per election calendar (documentation sent days 18-25 after the call).
Good to know
The ministry FAQ is undated (latest legal date cited: October 2022); deadlines are relative to each election call.
Official sources
- exteriores.gob.es/es/Documents/Elecciones/PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES VOTO…
- exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/sydney/es/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Spain's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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