British citizens living abroad can vote in UK parliamentary and European parliamentary elections but cannot vote in local elections.

British citizens living abroad for more than 15 years are not eligible to register to vote in UK elections.

To vote, you need to download an overseas electors registration form and send it to the electoral registration office for the area in which you were last registered to vote.

More information can be found on the Electoral Commission’s website which is branded as ‘About My Vote'.

The website can be a little tricky to navigate if you don’t know your electoral area, but you can always email your query to info@electoralcommission.org.uk or call them on (+44) 207 271 0500.