Can I get a visa to go abroad if I have a criminal record?

You can get a visa to go abroad if you have a criminal record.

Whether you can go abroad depends on the specific situation of the applicant and the visa policy of the destination country. If the applicant is a criminal suspect who has not yet concluded a criminal case, is restricted from leaving the country by the people's court or is serving a sentence, then it is usually restricted from leaving the country. In this case, they can't go abroad. However, if the applicant has a criminal record but does not meet the above restrictions, and the destination country allows people with criminal records to enter the country, then they can apply for a visa to go abroad. In addition, the gold content of China passports has increased, and many countries and China have implemented landing visa or visa-free policies, which means that even if there is a criminal record, it will not affect China passport holders to go abroad.