Registration out of country will take place at all Embassies, Consulates-General and High Commissions as designated on the DIRCO website.

Citizens can check whether they are registered on the voters’ roll via the website of the Electoral Commission (EC) at www.elections.org.za.

If registered inside South Africa then it is not necessary to register again abroad.

In order to be eligible to vote abroad, the voter will have to inform the Chief Electoral Officer via the completion of an online VEC10 of their intention to vote outside of the country. The online VEC10 will only be available on the website at www.elections.org.za  from the date that the NPE2019 election is proclaimed, for a 15 day period. 

Requirement for Registration

A comprehensive registration manual outlining out of country registration procedures which includes all the required forms will be made available.  DIRCO staff will assist voters with the following and forward the documentation for processing.

In short, the following are needed for the voter to register abroad: 

²   An ID document or Smart ID card or Valid Temporary ID Certificate (TIC) 

²   Photocopy page 1 of the ID document/Smart ID Card.

²   A valid passport.

²   Apply to register in person at an Embassy, Consulate-General or High Commission

²   Applicant to complete a REC1/OC form.

Please note that the period for registration at the Liaison Office of South Africa (LOSA) is not yet open.  LOSA commits to inform our citizens through our website and Facebook page of any new developments and logistical arrangements for the 2019 elections. To date, LOSA does not have any further instruction or information to share regarding registration for the elections.