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  1. APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

    The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card. The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) facilitates short-term business travel within the APEC region by streamlining the entry process into APEC economies. The 'apply once, information used for multiple purposes' approach is used which means that ...

  2. U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Travel Card Program FAQs

    To be eligible for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program, you must meet three criteria: you must be a U.S. citizen; you must be an existing member in good standing or be approved for membership in a CBP trusted traveler program (SENTRI, NEXUS, or Global Entry) during the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card application process, , meaning they will go through a thorough vetting process including ...

  3. Your complete guide to the APEC Business Travel Card

    The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is issued and recognised by 19 member countries of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation pact to facilitate business travel across the APEC region. It significantly streamlines the travel process by removing the need to apply for a separate visa with each APEC country, with the bonus of letting you zip ...

  4. Frequently Asked Questions for APEC Business Travel Card Clients

    The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a card issued to business travellers and senior government officials who meet certain requirements. APEC manages the ABTC program, which it refers to as the ABTC scheme. ... However, any cardholder can use the fast-track lane in APEC economies' airports regardless of which economies' names are listed ...

  5. Here's everything you need to know about the APEC travel card

    U.S. citizens with an APEC Business Travel Card may also use the card to enter the U.S. via Global Entry for expedited clearance through automated kiosks at 75-plus airports. Who is eligible for an APEC Business Travel Card? APEC Business Travel Cards are for U.S. citizens and government officials "actively engaged" in APEC business.

  6. APEC Business Travel Card

    Sample of an Australian APEC Business Travel Card issued in 2019. The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a travel document issued to business travellers who are citizens of APEC participating economies. Valid for five years, the card eliminates the need for its holder to possess a visa when visiting other APEC participating economies as long as pre-clearance has been obtained during the ...

  7. APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

    Once approved, the ABTC allows you to visit Japan for short-term business purposes with a maximum of up to 90 days at a time. ABTC can only be used for business purposes and cannot be used for any other purposes, including holiday, private, transit, recreational or sports purposes. If you are not from a visa waiver country or region, you will ...

  8. PDF Frequently Asked Questions

    The Virtual APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a new method for presenting the ABTC on a smart device 'app'. It provides access and displays a digital version of the ABTC for approved applicants and cardholders from ... international airports provide charging stations for

  9. CBP Announces APEC Business Travel Card Program

    The U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program is a voluntary program to facilitate travel for U.S. citizens engaged in verified business in the APEC region and U.S. government officials engaged in APEC business. ... The ABTC will enable access to fast-track immigration lanes at participating members' airports, which is expected to save card ...

  10. Fact Sheet

    Membership allows card holders multiple short-term entries into participating economies, and speeds border processing by providing fast-track entry using special APEC lines at major airports. Both Canada and the United States are transitional members of the ABTC process. The two countries facilitate travel for ABTC holders.

  11. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card

    When using designated APEC lines to enter Canada, foreign ABTC holders will be required to: Show the following travel documents to a border services officer: a valid ABTC; a valid passport; a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA), if required; and; work permits may also be required depending on the nature of the business to be conducted ...

  12. CBP Extends Validity to 5 Years for Newly U.S. Issued APEC Business

    The U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program provides qualified U.S. business travelers engaged in business in the APEC region, or U.S. Government officials actively engaged in APEC business, the ability to access fast-track immigration lanes at participating airports in foreign APEC economies. "The APEC Business Travel Card makes travel faster ...

  13. APEC Business Travel Card : The Ultimate Guide

    Eligibility for the APEC business travel card is available to anyone who travels for business related trips (including trade and investment activities) in the 21 participating countries. Eligibility criteria to be approved and considered includes: A valid passport. Must travel frequently for business related matters. No criminal history.

  14. APEC Business Travel Card

    The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) scheme was developed to provide the region's business community with easier access to other economies in the Asia-Pacific region. The ABTC supports APEC goals of business development, trade and investment through the facilitation of travel between economies. Currently of the 21 participating economies, 19 ...

  15. PDF APEC Business Travel Card

    ss Travel Card privileges2.1 APEC Business Travel Card was initiated by the Asia Pacific Economic Association (APEC) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation in an effort to assist members businesses that often deal wit. the countries concerned.2.2 The Card save time and costs incurred in fulfilling the needs of business visa and entry requirements t ...

  16. PDF Corporate Traveler's Edge: A Guide on APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

    What is an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)? The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a travel document that streamlines and facilitates business travel for citizens of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member economies. It is a signifi-cant initiative within the APEC community, aimed at promoting seamless business travel and enhancing ...

  17. Benefits of the APEC Business Travel Card

    Businesspersons can expect the following benefits as members of APEC's business travel card program. 1. Airport Fast-Track. First and foremost, ABTC holders can use the fast-track lanes at customs and immigration checkpoints throughout all 21 APEC member countries' major airports.

  18. APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC): What is it ...

    APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC), a card issued to business travelers and senior government officials to meet certain requirements. APEC manages the ABTC program, which it refers to as the ABTC scheme. ... APEC lane arrangements in major international airports. Special APEC lanes are provided at: Valid visas must be obtained if required by ...

  19. ICA

    The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card is a scheme designed to facilitate the movement of business travellers between APEC member economies. Singapore citizens may apply for the card if they do not have any past criminal convictions, and are: A public officer representing a ministry, government department, economic ...

  20. Full guide: Applying for an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) in

    Applications for the ABTC in Singapore are processed via ICA. There is a S$100 non-refundable application fee, and the ABTC is valid for five years or the validity period of your passport, whichever is shorter. This means that if your passport is due to expire soon, you may want to hold off on applying for an ABTC until you receive a ...

  21. APEC Business Travel Card Scheme

    The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) cuts through the red tape of business travel, and gives accredited business people 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 ...

  22. APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Complete Guide

    The Business Travel Card was developed to facilitate the flow of business travelers among the Asia-Pacific countries to promote economic integration, and these are its benefits: A fast-track entry and exit through special APEC lanes at participating airports; Multiple, short-term entries to pre-cleared APEC economies; A single visa application ...

  23. The APEC Business Travel Card to be Further Modernized

    The APEC Business Travel Card saves costs for businesses and governments alike, which fuels its growing popularity. Usage has grown, from less than 58,000 card-holders in 2009 to over 270,000 today. Users value the efficiency the card brings, from fast-track immigration processing through airports to less time spent applying for visas.