Before you can cast a vote in the General Election, you must first join the electoral roll - known as 'registering'.
How do I register to vote?
Even if you have registered before - for other elections, or elsewhere in the UK - we advise you to check that you are on the electoral roll for your local area, and if not, register again.
The easiest way to register is online - at gov.uk/register-to-vote. It's very simple - all it needs is basic information such as your name, date of birth, address, and National Insurance Number if you're a UK citizen. If you don't know what your National Insurance Number is, our Advice Centre can help you find out, or get one.
Am I eligible to vote?
Voting in the General Election is not just restricted to citizens of the United Kingdom.
Lots of international students will be eligible to cast their vote in May, as well as students from the United Kingdom. Residents of Commonwealth countries, and the Republic of Ireland, can cast a vote as well.
Students who are residents of the following countries can vote:
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