APEC Business Travel Card

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 application process.

In 2021, the Virtual APEC Business Travel Card (VABTC) was introduced, offering the same benefits via a mobile application.^[1] Virtual cards are intended to replace physical cards entirely, although each participating economy will decide their own timeline for doing so.^[2] As of 2023, all APEC economies except Russia now accept the VABTC for entry.^[2]