Finnish citizens residing abroad will have the opportunity to vote early in Finland’s 2025 regional and municipal elections this spring. Advance voting will take place from April 2 to 5, 2025, at 112 polling stations across 79 countries, including Finland’s embassies, consulates, and designated offices worldwide. This provides Finnish expatriates with an opportunity to participate in the democratic process, even while living outside Finland.
In Singapore, advance voting will be held at the Embassy of Finland from January 24 to 26, 2025. Similar arrangements will be available in other locations in South East Asia where Finland has a diplomatic mission. Some polling stations may have specific opening days within the advance voting period, so voters are encouraged to check the official schedule in advance.
Finnish citizens abroad can also choose to vote by post if they are unable to visit a polling station. Instructions for postal voting are available on the Finnish Ministry of Justice’s elections website.
The regional elections determine representatives for Finland’s well-being services counties, while municipal elections in Åland shape local governance. Eligible voters must bring a valid Finnish passport or identity card as proof of identity when casting their ballots.
More details on advance polling stations and their schedules will be published on the Electionsfinland.fi website by the end of January 2025. Finnish citizens seeking additional information can contact the Elections Helpline or reach out via the WhatsApp message service provided by the Ministry of Justice.
