Complete your padrón registration and formal declaration of intention to vote by 30 December 2026.
Sitges · Residents' information hub
Your town. Clear information. Everyone included.
United for Sitges is an independent information space for international residents and neighbours of every origin. Learn how municipal elections work, check official sources, and understand the issues affecting everyday life in Sitges.
Spanish, EU and 13 agreement-country nationalities may qualify. Conditions and registration still apply.
We are not standing in the 2027 municipal elections, supporting a political party or asking for donations. This website does not provide individual advice.
Voting rights
Who can vote in Sitges?
Being empadronado (registered at your local address) is important, but does not by itself guarantee voting rights. You must be 18 by election day, qualify by nationality and appear on the relevant electoral roll.
Choose an option to see the general rules. This tool does not confirm your individual eligibility.
Being resident or empadronado does not automatically give you a vote. Your citizenship, legal residence and electoral registration determine your eligibility.
Official list — all 13 countries
Countries with agreements
Bolivia, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Republic of Korea, Trinidad and Tobago and the United Kingdom.
The applicable conditions are not identical for every country. The presence of a nationality on this list does not guarantee individual eligibility.
Deadlines
Key dates for 2027
These are official electoral registration windows, not party deadlines. If you already completed a valid EU declaration, normally you do not need to declare again. CERE applications for agreement countries are specific to each municipal election.
Apply to the electoral census from 1 December 2026 through 15 January 2027. UK applicants need 3 years of lawful residence at application; requirements vary for other agreements.
Municipal elections are scheduled for Sunday 23 May 2027. Check the electoral roll and polling information using the INE's official services.
How to register
How to get onto the correct electoral roll
1. Check your padrón
Confirm you are registered at your actual address with the Ajuntament de Sitges. This is not the same as electoral registration.
2. Identify the route
Spanish citizens: standard electoral census. EU citizens: permanent declaration to vote in Spain. Agreement-country citizens: application for the 2027 municipal elections.
3. Submit through official channels
Use the INE electronic office where available, the OCE letter, or ask your Ajuntament for the relevant form. Keep evidence of submission and check your census status.
4. Verify before election day
Only the official electoral census establishes your right to vote in this election. For personalised advice, contact the INE or your municipal office.
Sitges in numbers
Sitges: verified 2025 population data
Nationality and birthplace are different statistical measures. These are resident counts, not counts of eligible or unregistered voters.
32,690Total residents
8,979Residents with foreign nationality
3,797Residents with EU nationality other than Spanish
1,105Residents with UK nationality
Source: Idescat / INE annual population census, 1 January 2025. No electoral preferences can be inferred from these numbers.
Programme comparison not yet published
Compare local party programmes — when published
Ahead of May 2027, this site can place each party's published municipal proposals side by side using the same questions, with links to the original manifestos and publication dates. No endorsements, rankings or predictions.
Topics to compare on equal terms
Housing and living costs
Local services and municipal languages
Transport, parking and accessibility
Tourism, public space and environment
Budgets, governance and transparency
We will distinguish party claims from independently verified facts and clearly mark missing information. No personalised recommendation about which party to vote for.
Questions
Questions residents often ask
Is empadronamiento enough to vote?
No. It records where you live. Municipal voting also requires an eligible nationality and inclusion in the appropriate electoral census.
Can British residents vote after Brexit?
Yes, if they meet the UK–Spain bilateral agreement's requirements and apply to the electoral census for the election. For 2027, the application window runs from 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027.
Must an EU citizen declare their intention every election?
Normally no. An EU declaration remains valid while the person continues to meet the conditions; if you have never declared it, act by 30 December 2026.
Can I ask the community a question?
A moderated community discussion space is being considered, but it is not active. For now the site provides public FAQs and verified links. Questions sent to the site are not collected, and no individual assistance is promised.
Is United for Sitges running in 2027?
No. United for Sitges is not presenting candidates in the May 2027 municipal election. It is an independent resident-information project.
Talk to your neighbours
Community project
A place to ask. A place to belong.
Residents will be able to share questions, answers and local experiences in a moderated forum. Discussions will be organised by topic. Posts will require approval before appearing publicly, keeping the space useful and respectful.
The forum is being prepared and is not accepting registrations yet. It will not host political advertising or unrestricted candidate campaigning.
Explore the community space →◉ Voting & registrationElectoral rights and official deadlines
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Official sources
Official sources
Check primary sources for any decision or deadline. Information checked 11 November 2026; government requirements can change.