Can public officials go to Hong Kong and Macao?

Public officials can go to Hong Kong and Macao.

I. Conditions for public officials to travel to and from Hong Kong and Macao

As People's Republic of China (PRC) citizens, public officials have the right to travel to Hongkong and Macau. However, due to the special status of public officials, going to Hong Kong and Macao needs to meet certain conditions. First of all, public officials need to ensure that their official activities will not conflict with the purpose of going to Hong Kong and Macao. Secondly, they need to abide by the relevant regulations of the state on the entry and exit of public officials, such as obtaining the approval of the unit or the competent department in advance and handling the corresponding procedures.

Second, the process of public officials going to Hong Kong and Macao

When planning to travel to Hong Kong and Macao, public officials should follow the following procedures. First, submit a written application to the unit or the competent department to explain the purpose, time and itinerary of going to Hong Kong and Macao. Secondly, with the approval of the unit or the competent department, public officials need to go through entry and exit procedures in accordance with relevant regulations, including handling Hong Kong and Macao passes and visas. Finally, before leaving the country, public officials need to report their whereabouts to their units or competent departments to ensure that they return within the specified time.

Three. Regulations on the Activities of Public Officials in Hong Kong and Macao

During their stay in Hong Kong and Macao, public officials should strictly abide by local laws and regulations and respect local customs and habits. At the same time, they should always maintain the identity and image of public officials and must not participate in any activities that damage the image and interests of the country. In addition, public officials should also pay attention to keeping state secrets and should not disclose sensitive information related to their work.

To sum up:

As citizens of People's Republic of China (PRC), public officials have the right to travel to Hongkong and Macau, but they should meet certain conditions and abide by relevant regulations. Before going to Hong Kong and Macao, public officials need to apply to their units or competent departments and go through the corresponding procedures; During his stay in Hong Kong and Macao, he should abide by local laws and regulations, safeguard the identity and image of public officials and keep state secrets.

Legal basis:

Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Exit and Entry of Citizens

Article 5 provides that:

Citizens of China who leave the country for private purposes may apply to the municipal or county public security organs where their registered permanent residence is located, except in the circumstances specified in Article 8 of this Law.

The public security organ shall, within the specified time, make a decision on whether to approve or disapprove the application of China citizens to leave the country privately, and notify the applicant.

Article 8 provides that:

In any of the following circumstances, the exit shall not be approved:

(1) Defendants and criminal suspects in criminal cases identified by public security organs or people's procuratorates and people's courts;

(two) the people's court informed that there are unresolved civil cases that cannot leave the country;

(3) Being sentenced to a penalty and serving a sentence;

(4) Being reeducated through labor;

(five) the relevant competent authorities of the State Council believe that leaving the country will endanger national security or cause great losses to national interests.

People's Republic of China (PRC) civil servant law

Article 69 provides that:

Civil servants shall abide by the law and discipline, and shall not engage in or participate in profit-making activities in violation of relevant regulations, and shall not work part-time in enterprises or other profit-making organizations.