218,000 voters registered to vote early today
Voters must today go to the polling station in the municipality they chose when registering, identify themselves and state the parish in which they are registered.
08:00 — Early voting day for presidential elections
The right to vote early can be exercised this Sunday only by those who registered in advance. Around 218,000 people are eligible to vote today.
More than 218,000 voters registered for early voting
If you registered to vote this Sunday but are unable to do so, you can vote next Sunday.
Presidential election: More than 218,000 voters registered to cast early ballots this Sunday
Around 11 million voters resident in Portugal and abroad are registered to vote in the presidential election.
Around 218,000 voters registered for early mobile voting
Around 218,000 voters registered to vote early and via mobile polling on Sunday for the presidential election on 18 January, according to provisional data from the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Internal Administration (SGMAI).
Presidential election: 174,662 more voters than in 2021, totalling 11,039,672 registered voters
Of the total registered voters, 1,777,019 are registered to vote abroad, 1,050,356 of them in Europe.
16:00 — More than 11 million voters registered for the presidential election on 18 January
As of 16:00, over 11 million voters have been registered for the presidential election scheduled for 18 January.
Attention, voters: registrations for early voting in the presidential election end today
Registrations for early voting in the presidential election on 18 January close this Thursday. Voters registered in the national territory who opt for early voting will cast their ballots on 11 January; registrations can be completed online at www.votoantecipado.pt or by sending a letter to the General Secretariat. The deadline is final, so eligible voters — including citizens abroad who qualify under the rules — should register now to ensure their participation. The short deadline raises potential administrative and turnout implications for campaign planning and electoral logistics.
Presidential elections. Want to register for early voting? Find out here how you can do it
The registration period for advance voting on mobility grounds began on Sunday and runs until Thursday 8 January. This option is available to all voters registered in the national territory. Registration can be made online (www.votoantecipado.pt) or by letter addressed to the Secretary‑General of the Ministry of Internal Administration, and voters may choose a ...
Marcelo registered to vote early in the presidential election
Registrations for early voting began on Sunday and are open until Thursday.
5am presidential update: You can now apply to vote early
Applications for advance (early) voting in the presidential election are now open. Allowing voters to request advance voting is likely to improve accessibility and convenience—potentially raising turnout among busy voters and expatriates—but also places new demands on election administration. Clear communications on eligibility, registration deadlines and verification procedures, plus monitoring of uptake and administrative capacity, will be important to assess the policy’s effectiveness and integrity.