Meaning
Border control mechanism used by Chinese courts and administrative agencies to prevent individuals from leaving mainland China due to unresolved legal disputes. These chujing xianzhi exit bans often target legal representatives of companies facing significant debt or labor arbitration awards.
Judicial Order
Courts hold the power to request that the Public Security Bureau restrict the departure of a specific person. A court order is the typical instrument for chujing xianzhi exit bans.
Enforcement Scope
Arrival and departure checkpoints at all international airports or land border crossings verify the identity of travelers against the national database of restricted persons. When a name appears on this list, the individual is prevented from boarding their flight and their passport may be temporarily confiscated by the authorities. The restriction applies to both foreign nationals and Chinese citizens who are designated as the responsible person for a company with outstanding court judgments.
This measure ensures that the person remains within the jurisdiction to handle the financial obligations of the business.
Resolution Path
Removal of the restriction requires the full satisfaction of the underlying legal judgment or the provision of a suitable financial guarantee to the court. Once the debt is paid, the court issues a notice to the border control agency to delete the entry from the system.
