(1) Upon a proposal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Election Commission shall establish polling stations in foreign countries in diplomatic or consular missions of the Republic of Latvia.

(2) Upon consultation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Central Election Commission may also establish polling stations in other premises suitable for this purpose.

(3) Voters who at the election time reside in a foreign country may vote on the election day in person at any of the established polling stations or by post in accordance with the procedures laid down in this Law.

(4) The Central Election Commission may establish election commissions and polling stations on ships sailing under the flag of Latvia and registered in the Republic of Latvia.

(5) Voting in foreign countries and on ships shall be organised if it is possible to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Law.

[9 March 2006]