Persons who will be abroad at election time on March 9 are to make a declaration on oath that they would be abroad, before the Electoral Commissioners so that they cast their vote on Saturday, March 2.

The Electoral Commission stated that the declaration on oath shall be made at the Office of the Electoral Commission, Evans Building, St. Elmo Square, Valletta, or at the Identity Cards Office, St. Francis Square, Rabat, Gozo, by not later than noon of Friday March 1.

The opening hours of both offices are as follows:

• Monday to Friday:  08:00h to 14:00h and 15:00h to 19:00h.
• Saturdays and Sundays: 08:00h to 13:00h

When the person calls to make the sworn declaration it is important that they show their identity card and on the day of advanced voting they must be in possession of the voting document.