With Germany's Bundestag elections just days away, voters opting for mail-in ballots must act quickly to ensure their votes count.

Ballots must reach polling stations by Sunday at 6 PM.

The German postal service advises mailing ballots by Thursday to guarantee timely delivery, though special logistics may allow ballots mailed later to still arrive on time.

For those cutting it close, ballots can also be hand-delivered to designated polling locations.

Voters who initially requested mail-in ballots but wish to vote in person must bring their voting certificate and ID to their local polling station.

Meanwhile, overseas voters face challenges due to tight deadlines, with some reporting delays in receiving their materials.

As the election nears, officials urge all voters to double-check their submissions to avoid errors that could invalidate their votes.