# APEC Business Travel Card

> Visa-free travel and priority airport lanes across Asia-Pacific economies.

The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is an official travel credential for business travelers holding citizenship in participating APEC economies. It grants multiple-entry pre-clearance for up to five years to member countries without needing separate visas, along with access to expedited immigration lanes at international airports.

Website: https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9A%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%82%D0%B0_%D0%90%D0%A2%D0%AD%D0%A1

## What it is for

- Travel visa-free across participating Asia-Pacific economies for short-term business trips
- Bypass long airport customs and immigration queues using dedicated fast-track lanes
- Eliminate recurring consular visa application processes and related fees for up to 5 years

## Features

- Pre-cleared visa-free entry across participating member economies
- Five-year document validity period
- Priority fast-track processing lanes at participating international airports
- Multiple entries permitted without separate visa paperwork
- Covers major economies including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Mexico

## Pricing

Paid. Government application processing fees vary by issuing country

## Details

- Type: other
- Category: [Lifestyle](https://xiry.app/topics/lifestyle.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: other
- For: Frequent international business travelers and corporate executives within APEC member countries.
- Alternative to: Global Entry
- Tags: travel, visa, business travel, airports, apec, immigration

## Why it was saved

- [@glebmullakaev, 22 October 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBbPMHOyfDh/): Grants visa-free multi-entry access for up to 5 years and fast-track customs lane access across 21 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/apec-business-travel-card

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