Voting in House of Representatives elections
In elections to the Tweede Kamer (House of Representatives), Dutch nationals who are entitled to vote elect the members of the House of Representatives. These elections are held once every 4 years, or earlier if the government falls.
Last updated 28 October 2025
Conditions for voting in the elections to the House of Representatives
You may vote in the elections to the House of Representatives if you:
- have Dutch nationality;
- are 18 years of age or older.
You may not vote if a court has disqualified you from voting (in Dutch).
Voting at a polling station
You need a stempas (voting pass) to be able to vote. You will receive the voting pass by post no later than 14 days before the election. You must bring the voting pass and proof of identity with you to the stembureau (polling station). Read how voting in elections work.
If you are unable to vote yourself
If you are unable to vote yourself, for example because you have to work or are on holiday, you can ask another voter to vote on your behalf (in Dutch). This is called a proxy.
Voting in House of Representatives elections from abroad
If you live outside the Netherlands and want to vote in the elections to the House of Representatives, you must register once with the municipality of The Hague. More information about voting from abroad (in Dutch) can be obtained from the Kiesraad (Electoral Council).