1 / 6 In recent years, a major country in Asia has tightened rules for government employees whose families live or study abroad. Officials with family abroad may be removed from sensitive positions, denied promotions, or transferred to less influential roles. Passport surrender and strict travel rules 4 / 6 Overseas travel for government employees is heavily restricted. Requests for personal travel abroad must go through lengthy approval processes and most are rejected. Officials traveling abroad without approval or failing to report foreign family connections may face disciplinary action.

Source: News 24 March 11, 2026 06:16 UTC