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APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) was initiated by the Asia Pacific Economy Cooperation (APEC) to assist the business community who has trade relations within the APEC member countries.

ABTC will enable to minimize time and costs incurred by businessman in keeping up with the visa requirements to enter the countries concerned. All member countries for pre-clearance will share information of applicants before the card can be issued.

This card will allow smooth entry and exit flow at entry points in the countries concerned and indirectly promote trade relations among member countries.

 

To qualify for the usage of the ABTC, applicants must be actively involved in business for which their frequent visits in the countries are accounted for. Information given by applicants will be distributed to all member countries for pre-clearance status. Approval by member countries channel through Malaysian Government.

Eligible Applicants

Government Officers and Administrators with supporting letters from their respective Ministries or Departments.

Business persons who are actively involved in trade and investments with the APEC member countries and are recognized as member of:

1. Any Chambers of Commerce or Association of manufacturers at national level.
2. Any Association of trade and industry such as Wholesalers and Housing Developers Association at national level.
3. Any Professional bodies in the Engineering and Accounting sector at national level.
4. Government Agencies such as MITI, MIDA, SMIDEC, MATRADE and others of similar importance.

Applicants have not been convicted of any criminal offence.

How To Apply APEC Travel Card

Send your application to:

The Director of Visa, Pass and Permit Division
Immigration Department of Malaysia
APEC Business Travel Card Unit
No. 15, Level 3(Podium), Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 2
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62550 PUTRAJAYA

For enquiry please contact APEC Business Travel Card Unit:

Telephone : 03-8880 1515 / 1410 / 1405 / 1404
Fax : 03-8880 1374
Email : abtc@imi.gov.my

Required Documents

i. Applicant working in Malaysia

Kindly bind the application accordingly:

• APEC Business Travel Card Application Form
• A copy of Malaysian Passport (more than 3 years validity) full pages
• A supporting letter from any trade association or any chambers of commerce at national level
• Latest print out Companies Commission of Malaysia (Corporate Information)
• One (1) recent photograph with light blue background in the size of 3.5 X 5 cm
• Letter from employer in support of the application for APEC Business Travel Card basically it should mention applicant's name, passport no, position why the need for the card, how often applicant is required to travel to the countries in the Asia Pacific region, support by employer to apply for this card & explaining company activities

* Companies with Trading and Enterprise status are not qualified for the application of APEC Card.

ii. Applicant working abroad

• APEC Business Travel Card Application Form
• A copy of Malaysian Passport (more than 3 years validity) full pages
• Copy of working permit/permanent resident status
• Company Registration Certificate
• One (1) recent photograph with light blue background in the size of 3.5 X 5 cm
• Letter from employer in support of the application for APEC Business Travel Card basically it should mention applicant's name, passport no, position why the need for the card, how often applicant is required to travel to the countries in the Asia Pacific region, support by employer to apply for this card & explaining company activities

 

   

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