How can I apply for APEC in Malaysia?
Applicant (Residing in Malaysia)
- APEC application form.
- Copy of Malaysian passport (passport validity period exceeds 3 years)
- Photocopy of identity card.
- 1 -piece passport size photo (blue background)
- Letter of application from the company with confirmation of the applicant;
How much does it cost to apply for APEC card?
ABTC Card Collection: Applicants may collect their card once ALL 19 PRE-CLEARANCE have been approved. The Department of Immigration charges RM100 per card.
How long is APEC card?
two to three months
APEC business travel cards take, on average, two to three months to process but will vary based on the priority status of your home-country citizenship. New applicants are recommended to submit their application for ABTCs a minimum of six months before impending business travel.
How long does it take to get APEC card?
three months
The processing time for an ABTC is at least three months upon the receipt of the application. In some cases, it may take up to a year to secure pre-clearance from all ABTC-participating economies.
Who qualifies for APEC?
Nineteen APEC economies are fully participating members to the ABTC scheme: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, China, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, the Russian Federation, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, and Viet Nam.
How long is APEC card valid for?
five years
APEC economies may issue cards with a maximum validity of five years.
Do I need an APEC card?
The Card provides additional benefits for travelers; if the traveler needs a visa for the country they’re visiting, it provides an expedited process for visa interview scheduling. It also allows for short-term entries of at least 59 days for member countries.
Who can apply for APEC?
To be eligible to apply for an ABTC you must hold a valid passport from an APEC economy (or be a permanent resident of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong, China), engage in regular business travel throughout the APEC region and have no criminal conviction.
What is APEC letter?
Documents Required Procedure Fees Processing Time Enquire Application Status Back to top. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card is a scheme designed to facilitate the movement of business travellers between APEC member economies.