ABOUT APEC CARD

The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a document issued by competent authorities of countries and territories participating in the APEC Business Travel Card Program for its business people to easily travel to carry out business cooperation activities, trade, investment and services,  attend at conferences, seminars and other economic purposes in countries and territories participating in the APEC Program. ABTC card holders, when entering and leaving countries and territories that name showed in the cards, do not need a visa of those countries and territories.

 

 

 

 

WHAT IS ABTC CARD PROGRAM

The purpose of the ABTC Scheme is to increase the ability of entrepreneurs to move freely between APEC economies, thereby promoting free business in all member states.

There are 21 economies currently participating in the ABTC Program, namely:

  • Australia
  • Kingdom of Brunei
  • Chile
  • People's Republic of China
  • Hong Kong (China)
  • Taiwan (China)
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Korean
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • Canada
  • New Zealand
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Russia
  • Singapore
  • Chinese Taipei
  • Thailand
  • Vietnam

PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF ABTC CARD

The APEC Business Travel Card is a plastic card of the same size and shape as a credit card. It is usually valid for 5 years. However, please note that the card is valid to replace the visa, with short-term multi access (2-3 months) to member countries.

 

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WHO CAN REGISTER ABTC CARD?

 Holder of a valid national passport.

Previously not denied entry into any participating economy.

Persons who are 18 years of age or older, have no civil act capacity restriction or have no lose civil act capacity.

Must be a truly certified entrepreneur or investor (position from Deputy / Head or above of a large company), who needs to make a short visit to APEC countries for conducting business deals.

The company must not be entangled with tax issues.

Please note that the term real trader refers to a person who trades in goods or services or who regularly participates in investment transactions. The term does not refer to people of the entertainment industry, musicians, artists or people engaged in similar careers. Such people are not eligible for APEC Business Travel Card registration and will be denied an APEC card application.

 

BENEFIT OF AN APEC CARD

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  • ABTC allows visa exemption for business travelers with frequentLY short trips in the APEC region.
  • Quicker and more effective than applying for member countries' visas.
  • Proactively arrange the time and work when you want to go a sudden abroad trip without having to apply for a visa.
  • Priority at immigration procedures at the border and not having to do immigration procedures in 19 countries.
  • Priority consideration when applying for a U.S. or Canadian visa.
  • Validity up to 05 years.

 

PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING NEW APEC CARD AT NHAT NGA

The registration of ABTCs will be processed and reviewed in parallel with other APEC economies and countries. Therefore, the application form (ID 900) must be completed in English with block letters and black or blue ink, with the applicant's image stamped on it. The following documents you need to prepare for successful APEC card registration:

  • Copy of passport;
  •  Photo 3x4 cm
  • The enterprise's request letter signed and sealed by the enterprise's legal representative
  • Copy of one of the following documents: invitation letter, foreign trade contract, joint venture contract, business cooperation contract, service provision contract or other import and export documents (L / C, waybill, customs declaration, invoice) must not exceed 1 year by the time of applying for ABTC, with partners of APEC member economy participating in ABTC card program (attach the original of the above documents to compare). If the documents are in foreign languages, there must be Vietnamese translations enclosed with the marks;
  • Copy of appointment decision.
  • Copy of social insurance book.

Applicants may be required to submit additional documents and support information as needed. During the application process, you can specify up to five economies that you want to prioritize business commitments. The designated economies will process your application. When you receive your ABTC, the reverse side will have a list of all the economies that have granted you free travel.

THE FEE FOR AN ABTC CARD APPLICATION AT NHAT NGA

New ABTC Card Service

500$ - 700$ (depend on the case)
EXPERT IN SOLVING COMPLICATED CASE

 

COME TO NHAT NGA – PRESTIGE ABTC CARD SERVICE AT HCMC

Registering APEC business travel cards is very difficult, but Nhat Nga can help you. Nhat Nga provides professional visa and visa consulting services, with well-trained staffs of more than 8 years of experience along links with local immigration authorities.

Our visa services range from visa preparation advice to when you receive your visa granted in your passport and free secure delivery. Find out more about the services offered by contacting us now for direct free advice by our experts.

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