Can party member immigrate?

Party member can immigrate as long as it is not restricted by law. The Opinions on Strengthening the Management of Leading Cadres at or above the County (Division) Level in Party and Government Organs stipulates that going abroad for personal reasons should strictly follow the examination and approval procedures in accordance with the cadre management authority.

Party member cadres at or above the county (department) level should strictly implement the relevant provisions of the document No.23 issued by the Central Office [1999] for the examination and approval of going abroad for private reasons. All localities and departments shall not delegate the examination and approval authority without authorization or in disguised form.

Party member leading cadres and party member cadres involved in management, finance, materials, confidential files and other important positions should be strictly inspected, focusing on recent achievements and clean government. Party member cadres who are not allowed to leave the country according to law and are suspected of serious violations of discipline and law shall not be approved to go abroad.