FAQs – General Election in Malta
Who has the right to vote in the General Election?
All Maltese citizens aged 16 and over have the right to vote, provided that their identity card number is registered in the Electoral Register. Click here to check whether you are eligible to vote.
When and where will I receive the voting document?
Distribution takes place in three stages:
• First, distribution is carried out at homes, according to the address shown on the Identity Card.
• Then, it will be possible to collect the voting document from the Police Station or Local Council of the town or village where you are registered to vote.
• In the final days, it will be possible to collect the voting document from the Electoral Offices in Naxxar or Rabat, Gozo.
How many voting documents will I receive?
One document only.
What should I take with me when I go to vote?
The voting document, which is mandatory, and the Identity Card, which is recommended.
Where do I vote?
At the location indicated on your voting document. On this website, you can check whether you are eligible to vote and also in which district you vote.
When does voting take place?
Election day is Saturday, 30 May, and voting hours are normally between 7:00am and 10:00pm.
Can I vote early?
Yes, if you will be travelling or will be in hospital. Contact us on 25965501 for more details.
Can I vote online or by post?
No. You must vote in person at the polling station assigned to you.
How do I vote?
Place numbers, 1, 2, 3, and so on, next to the candidates according to your preference.
We encourage you to place number 1 next to your preferred PN candidate, because that is the only way to elect the PN into government.
What happens if I lose the voting document?
You can apply for a new voting document from the Electoral Office. Contact us on 25965501 for more details.
Until when can I apply for a new voting document?
An application for a new voting document can be made until the evening of Thursday, 28 May. Contact us on 25965501 for more details.
I do not live in Malta, but I have the right to vote. How can I come to vote?
KM Malta Airlines offers return flights from and to the airports it operates from for the price of €90 return. Call 21418118 from Monday to Sunday between 8 am and 8 pm. For assistance regarding flights, send us an email at [email protected]
Is there a transport service for me to go vote?
Yes. If you need transport or any special assistance, such as a wheelchair, contact us on 25965501 or by email on [email protected] so that we can assist you.
By when must I turn 16 to have the right to vote?
You must have turned 16 by Friday, 29th May.
How can I confirm whether I have the right to vote?
You can check this on this link (https://pn.org.mt/en/vote-pn/ or by contacting us on 25965501.
Where and when do hospital patients vote?
Patients in hospitals vote on Thursday, 28th May.
Where and when do residents in elderly homes vote?
Those homes with more than 50 residents vote on Saturday, 23rd May, within the residence itself. The others vote on 30th May.
From where can residents in elderly homes collect the voting document?
Those individuals registered as residents in elderly homes receive their voting document at the residence itself. In case of difficulty, contact us on 25965501.