In order to participate in UK parliamentary elections, individuals must meet the following criteri

Not be subject to any legal restrictions that disqualify voting rights; for example, individuals serving custodial sentences, and members of the House of Lords are also ineligible.

Be officially registered to vote within the relevant parliamentary constituency.

Have attained the age of 18 or older on the polling day.

Be a British citizen, a qualifying citizen of a Commonwealth country, or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland.

You can use this service to register to vote

https://www.registertovote.service.gov.uk/register-to-vote/start

This service allows you to:

• Register to participate in UK elections and referendums.
• Manage your preferences regarding the ‘open’ register, which is available for public purchase.
• Update your personal details such as name, address, or nationality by re-registering if you reside in the UK.

To verify your current registration status, please contact your local electoral registration office.

This service is also accessible in Welsh (Cymraeg). https://www.gov.uk/cofrestru-i-bleidleisio

Eligibility Criteria for Registration:

You may register to vote up to two years prior to reaching the age of eligibility—please verify the specific voting age requirements within the UK.

Citizens of other EU countries, provided they have had permission to enter or remain in the UK since 31 December 2020, or if no permission was required, and this status has remained continuous.

You must be at least 16 years old. Individuals with permission to reside in the UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man, or those without such permission, may register if they are: Citizens of the Commonwealth Citizens of Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, or Spain