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The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) cuts though the red tape of business travel, and gives frequent business travellers pre-cleared entry to participating APEC economies. Card holders enjoy: Fast-track entry and exit through special APEC lanes at major airports, and multiple short term entry to these economies for a minimum of 59 days stay each visit (click here for details). No need to individually apply for visas or entry permits each time you travel to any of the participating APEC economies as the card is your visa. Cards are valid for three years from first issue.
Participating Economies
There are 21 economies currently participating in the ABTC Scheme: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, China, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, PNG, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and Vietnam. Canada, the Russian Federation and the United States are currently Transitional
Members of the scheme, which allow cardholders from all participating economies to use 'fast-track' immigration lanes (currently designated for air-crew) at major international airports. Please note: Cardholders will still need to present valid passports and visas if required by existing United States and/or Canadian law, although expedited visa interview scheduling will be provided to APEC Cardholders at United States and Canadian embassies and consulates in APEC economies in cases where a visa is required for the Cardholder to travel to the United States and/or Canada.
Who is eligible
If you want to apply for the card you need to be a business person who: Is a passport holder of a participating economy i.e. citizen (or a Hong Kong permanent resident with any valid travel document); Travels frequently to conduct trade and investment activities in the APEC region; and Has not been convicted of a criminal offence. Some economies require additional information and may impose additional eligibility criteria. Refer to your home economy for information and the application form.
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