Peruvian citizens living abroad will be able to cast their votes on April 12 at designated polling stations, many of which are located at consulates.
The resolution
The measures to be adopted were formalized through Chief Resolution No. 000021-2026-JN/ONPE, dated February 6, 2026, within the framework of the General Elections called for Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Institutional cooperation
The resolution states that the process will be carried out in close coordination between ONPE and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, given that polling stations will be located mainly at consular premises.
In cases where consular offices do not have sufficient capacity to accommodate polling staff and voters, the rental of additional venues is provided for, depending on the number of registered voters in each jurisdiction.
Security and transparency
The document also establishes strict protocols to guarantee the security and transparency of the process, particularly regarding the shipment and return of the physical electoral records generated on voting day, scheduled for April 12.
These measures aim to ensure the chain of custody of electoral materials and the proper tabulation of votes cast by Peruvians abroad.
Polling station officials and training
Another key aspect is the regulation of procedures for the selection and training of polling station officials abroad.
Training will be conducted remotely in order to facilitate the participation of designated citizens in various countries.
More than 1.2 million Peruvians eligible to vote
According to the electoral roll, a total of 1,210,813 Peruvians residing abroad are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Elections.
By continent, the distribution is as follows:
Peruvians worldwide
Americas: 757,697 voters
Europe: 403,388 voters
Asia: 41,413 voters
Oceania: 7,918 voters
Africa: 397 voters
The Americas account for the largest number of Peruvians eligible to vote, followed by Europe.
Main cities with the highest number of voters
Among the consular jurisdictions with the largest number of voters are:
Cities with the highest number of voters
Buenos Aires: 115,097
Santiago: 113,887
Madrid: 105,493
Barcelona: 79,606
Milan: 64,623
Paterson: 63,799
Miami: 55,530
New York: 47,896
Los Angeles: 40,180
Washington, D.C.: 37,267
These cities concentrate a significant number of Peruvians who will head to the polls on April 12.
With these guidelines, ONPE aims to ensure that the voting rights of Peruvians abroad are exercised under principles of legality, organization, and transparency, in coordination with consular authorities