In general, in many countries people who are legally residing outside of their own country as foreigners (non-citizens) are given the right to vote in local elections. This right is conditional on a certain period of residence in the host country (community). The argumentation supporting this practice is based on a number of complementary reasons such as integrationist, representative (legally residing non-national pay taxes) and human rights reasons, in particular, the right of non-citizens to express their opinion.