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Travelling with military responsibilities

If your country implements conscription, and you are eligible for conscription, you may face international travel restrictions.

Likewise, even if you are a reservist who have completed your conscription, you may still face international travel restrictions if you are eligible for mobilization.

UnderstandTo prevent desertion through emigrating to another country, countries may impose exit permit or other exit restrictions to citizens who have not finished their conscription or reservists eligible for mobilization.
AsiaSection 43 of Defence Service Law forbids anyone who is designated for military service, active military personnel, or those who deferred military service for legal reasons from leaving Israel without an exit permit.
EuropeAll male Cypriot citizens and Cypriot-decent male who reside in Cyprus aged 15-26 will need an exit permit to leave Cyprus.
South AmericaThe exit of active military troops should be authorized by the General Assembly.

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