29/08/2026
U.S. citizens abroad should vote and send back their ballot as soon as they receive it. There are a number of options for returning completed ballots:
• Via the U.S. Embassy– You or another person can drop off your ballot request / Form SF-76 Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Request (FPCA) or completed ballot at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate for return to the United States, including in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. For more information about ballot dropoff in the UAE, please visit: https://ae.usembassy.gov/voting/
• Via Fax, Email, or Internet – Some states permit electronic transmission of completed ballots. Consult the FVAP website for options in your state: www.fvap.gov.
• Via Local mail – If you have a reliable mail service to the United States, put your ballot in the mail with appropriate international postage.
• Via Express Courier Service – If time is short or local mail is unreliable, you can use commercial carrier services such as FedEx, DHL, or UPS at your own expense. NOTE: FedEx does not deliver to P.O. boxes.