Countries that widely allow mail-in ballots:
- Germany – Postal voting is common and widely trusted. Voters can request a mail ballot without giving a reason.
- Switzerland – Most elections are conducted primarily by mail; ballots are sent to all voters automatically.
- Australia – Offers “postal voting” mainly for people who can’t vote in person (traveling, disabled, overseas, etc.).
- Canada – Has mail-in ballots, especially for those living outside their riding or abroad.
- United Kingdom – Voters can apply for a postal ballot without giving a reason.
- France – Does not generally allow mail voting within the country (abolished in the 1970s due to fraud concerns), but French citizens abroad can vote by mail.
- Japan – Limited mail voting, mainly for elderly or disabled voters who cannot go to polling stations.