Advanced Polling Frequently Asked Questions

No. You must be registered on the current voter registration list to apply.

No. Advanced Poll registration and voting is only available to persons seeking to vote on the advanced poll as an overseas voter or special voter.

The lists of documents shown below are necessary to submit along with Overseas Voter and Special Voter applications as applicable. Overseas Voters – Form J ● Proof of employment or job letter ● Copy of transcript and or a letter from college or university ● Student visa for students studying abroad Special Voters – Form K ● Letter from medical provider ● Disability certificate or letter for persons with disabilities ● Paid travel itinerary showing proof of payment for persons who are travelling on the election date

No. You are only able to submit your application one time.

Yes. Form J for Overseas Voters must be submitted by 11:59pm on 27 August, 2021. Form K for Special Voters must be submitted by 11:59pm on 4 September, 2021.

If you are a Special Voter and currently in The Bahamas you may vote in the general election. If you are an Overseas Voter you will not be allowed to vote in the general election.

Yes. To withdraw your application, go to your application on the MyGateway portal and select ‘Actions’ and choose the ‘Withdraw’ option.

Overseas Voters submitting Form J may withdraw applications until 11:59pm on 26 August, 2021. Special Voters submitting Form K may withdraw applications until 11:59pm on 3 September, 2021.