How to Change Your Voting Location in Poland (2026 Guide)

changing your voting location/address is depends on whether you want a "Temporary change" or a "Permanent Change". Temporary Change: because for a specific any upcoming election. Permeant Change: because for you moving in new City or new location/address. Here is a way to apply online and in person for your location/address change application.

Q1: How can i be applying for Temporary location/address change for vote by Online portal or in person? in which conditions you can applying for temporary location change for vote? "If you are traveling or staying else during election day". (note: this temporary location change has not available for municipal election)

here is a step-by-step guide for temporary location change for vote applying from Gov (Gov.pl) portal online. Step 1: Go to the official Gov.pl portal and search for "Zmień miejsce głosowania" (Change voting place).

Step 2: Log in using your Profil Zaufany (Trusted Profile), e-dowód (e-ID), or through your Polish online banking credentials.

Step 3: Fill out the electronic application. You will need to provide your PESEL number, current address, and the address where you intend to stay on election day.

Step 4: Submit the form. The system will automatically update your registration to the new polling district and remove you from your permanent one for that specific vote. Deadline: The application window typically opens 44 days before the election and closes 3 days before election day.

here is a step-by-step guide for temporary location change for vote applying In Person. Step 1: Download or collect the written application form for inclusion on the electoral roll (wniosek o zmianę miejsca głosowania).

Step 2: Fill out your details: name, father’s name, date of birth, PESEL, identity document number, your permanent address, and your temporary address on election day.

Step 3: Submit it to the municipal office appropriate for your temporary location no later than 3 days before the election.

Q2: How can i be applying for Permeant location/address change for vote? in which conditions you can applying for permeant location change? "You need to update your location in the Central Register of Voters" here is a guide for applying permeant location for vote.

1: Via Residence Registration (Zameldowanie): If you officially register your new permanent address at the local municipal office (zameldowanie na pobyt stały), your permanent voting precinct will update automatically.

2: Via Application: If you live somewhere permanently but don't have official registration (zameldowanie) there, you can submit an application for inclusion in a permanent voting precinct to the local municipal office. You can do this online through Gov.pl or in person. You may need to provide a document proving you actually live there (like a lease agreement or a utility bill).

(Note: Election info can be changes. please Verify responses with official sources.)