Who can vote?
All Austrian citizens and non-Austrian EU citizens who have reached the age of 16 on the day of the election at the latest and have their main residence in Innsbruck are eligible to vote. Austrians who have their main residence in Innsbruck are automatically entered in the electoral register. Non-Austrian EU citizens could register in the European voter registry until March 26, 2024. People with Austrian citizenship who live abroad also have the opportunity to participate in the election with a polling card. To do so, you must be registered in the European voter registration. A corresponding application was possible until April 25, 2024.
Declaration of support for an electoral party
From March 26, 2024, you can sign declarations of support for campaigning parties in the Service Unit Registration and residents' affairs, passport matters.
Please draw a number under the heading "Declaration of support" and do not forget your original official photo ID.
Voting at the polling station
For the European elections, the entire city area is divided into a total of 154electoral districts. The main electoral authority is responsible for setting up the polling districts. You can vote at your polling station from 7.30 am to 4.00 pm on election day.
Here you will find a map with all 43 polling stations and the corresponding wards. Search for your Adresse and display the polling station that suits you:
Voting with a polling card
All persons entitled to vote receive an "Official Election Information" by post. This provides information about the relevant polling station and contains a numerical code for applying for an online polling card or alternatively a written polling card application with return envelope. Voting in the European elections is also possible using a polling card - at any polling station or by postal vote.
Postal voting by absentee ballot is not an equal alternative to voting at the polls, but is only provided for in the event of an incapacity to vote(drÃ).
How & where do I apply for a polling card?
If you are unable to visit a polling station on election day, you can apply for a polling card and vote by post. Polling cards can be issued or delivered from May 16, 2024 . You can apply for a polling card
- online: ID Austria, passport number, photo ID or enter your personal application code (you will receive this by post) required.
possible until June 5, 2024 - 24.00 hrs - by post: Application at Service Unit General district and municipal administration - Elections. possible until June 5, 2024 (received by the authority)
- in person at the polling card office (barrier-free): in the town hall, 6th floor, room 6102
Opening hours: May 13 to June 7, 2024 on working days
Monday to Thursday: 8.00-17.00 and Friday: 8.00-12.00
If you are bedridden, you can apply for a visit by a special electoral authority. Application possible until June 7 at 12.00 noon.
It is only possible to take the polling card for another person with a written authorization (pick-up) in connection with a signed application from the person voting.
You can find the appropriate form here.
Please note that in the case of a proxy, proof of identity must be provided for both the person making the request and the authorized person delivering it .
Further information on the European elections can be found here: