Can a person with a criminal record go abroad?

People with criminal records can go abroad.

Criminal record generally refers to a person's past record of illegal and criminal acts. Also known as the criminal record system of criminals, in our country's law, it generally refers to the file records of criminal records, which are generally stored in the public security department and relevant state organs.

Six situations that restrict exit:

1. Failing to hold valid exit and entry certificates or refusing or evading border inspection;

2. The sentenced punishment has not been completed or belongs to the defendant or criminal suspect in a criminal case;

3, there are unresolved civil cases, the people's court decided not to leave the country;

4. Being subject to criminal punishment for obstructing the management of the country (border) or being repatriated by other countries or regions for illegal exit, illegal residence or illegal employment, and not allowed to leave the country within the prescribed time limit;

5. It may endanger national security and interests, and the relevant authorities in the State Council decide not to leave the country;

6. Other circumstances under which exit from the country is prohibited by laws and administrative regulations.

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People's Republic of China (PRC) Exit and Entry Administration Law

Article 9 China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law. Twelfth China citizens are not allowed to leave the country under any of the following circumstances:

(1) Failing to hold a valid exit-entry certificate or refusing or evading border inspection;

(two) the punishment has not been completed or belongs to the defendant or criminal suspect in a criminal case;

(three) there are unresolved civil cases, and the people's court decides not to leave the country;

(4) Being subject to criminal punishment for obstructing the administration of the country (border) or being repatriated by other countries or regions for illegal exit, illegal residence or illegal employment, and not allowed to leave the country within the prescribed time limit;

(five) may endanger national security and interests, the relevant authorities in the State Council decided not to leave the country;

(6) Other circumstances under which exit from the country is prohibited by laws and administrative regulations.