The Australian federal election has been announced for Saturday, 3 May 2025. If you’re an Australian citizen overseas on the day of the election, you can still have your say by voting at an overseas voting centre or by postal vote.
In-Person Voting
You will be able to vote in-person at the Australian High Commission in Singapore according to this schedule:
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 22 April | 9am to 2pm |
| Wednesday 23 April | 9am to 2pm |
| Thursday 24 April | 9am to 2pm |
| Friday 25 April | 9am to 2pm |
| Monday 28 April | 9am to 2pm |
| Tuesday 29 April | 9am to 2pm |
| Wednesday 30 April | 9am to 2pm |
| Thursday 1 May | CLOSED |
| Friday 2 May | 9am to 2pm |
| Saturday 3 May - Election Day | 9am to 5pm |
Please note that all times are local to this polling place.
What to Expect at the High Commission in Singapore
You do not need to make an appointment to vote.
To gain entry to the Australian High Commission, you will need to show valid Australian photo identification and undergo security screening. Do not bring large bags/backpacks. Photos are not permitted within the High Commission grounds or building.
There is no public parking on the premises. The nearest parking facilities are at Gleneagles Hospital, the Botanic Gardens and Tanglin Mall. The nearest MRT station is Napier. To discuss any accessibility requirements you may have, please email us at [email protected] in advance of your attendance.
Postal Voting
If you are overseas and are unable to vote in-person, you can visit the AEC website to apply for a postal vote.
Postal vote packs will be sent to you by international courier from Australia commencing three weeks before polling day. The latest date to request an overseas postal vote from the AEC is 6pm, Wednesday 30 April 2025. Please note this may be too late for your postal vote to reach you and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you provided an email address or phone number when applying for a postal vote, you will receive an automatic notification when it is dispatched.
If you did not provide an email address or phone number and your postal vote does not arrive within 10 days from the date you submitted your application, call the AEC on +61 2 6160 2600.
You can mail your completed postal vote to the Australian High Commission in Singapore or drop it off in person no later than 5pm, Saturday, 3 May 2025.
You can also return your postal vote directly to the AEC in Australia. The cost to return your postal vote by courier or mail to the Australian High Commission in Singapore or to the AEC in Australia is your responsibility.
If you would like to return your postal vote to the Australian High Commission in Singapore, please send it to: 25 Napier Road Singapore 258507
For your postal vote to be counted it must be completed before 6pm AWST time 3 May 2025, and received by the AEC in Australia by 6pm Friday 16 May 2025 AEST.
Further Information
You must be enrolled to vote. You can enrol, update your details or check your details on the AEC website.
If you can’t vote because you are overseas, you need to advise the AEC by completing an Overseas Notification Form.
Find additional information on the election and voting at these websites: