In order to vote, a person must: Additionally, nationals of other member states of the European Union must: Dutch nationals abroad, as well as in Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten have to register to vote for the elections to the European Parliament.

When they register, they must say whether they will vote by post, by proxy, or in person at a polling station in the Netherlands.

Dutch residents on Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba have no need to register, because these islands are part of the Netherlands.

However, the national electoral districts do play an important role in processing the election results.

The results of the vote are recorded in an official document and transferred to the Electoral Council.

At the casting their vote, they could identify themselves with an identity document which is considered valid even if it has expired within the last five years.

Sunday is not an option because it is a rest day for Christians, while it is the Sabbath on Friday and Saturday.