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Services · Business travel

APEC card

Freedom to travel on business: visa-free entry and fast-track border crossing across the Asia-Pacific region.

What the APEC card is

The APEC card (APEC Business Travel Card) is a special document that simplifies business travel between the member economies of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). It gives the holder visa-free entry and fast-track border crossing in the states that take part in the program.

What the APEC card is for

The card removes the need to obtain a visa for every trip and cuts the time spent at border control. That is particularly useful for business people and entrepreneurs who often need to visit countries in the region.

The APEC card allows stays of 59 to 90 days in the member economies.

Countries in the program

Australia, Brunei, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam.

Transitional members

Canada and the United States are transitional members of the program: they do not grant visa-free entry on the APEC card, but they do provide fast-track passport control at their international airports.

Who can get the card

The APEC card is intended for:

  • Business people and entrepreneurs actively involved in international trade and business.
  • Company executives with business ties to enterprises in APEC economies.
  • Employees in key positions who travel on business regularly.

The applicant must be a citizen or resident of one of the member economies and have a clean visa history. Russian citizens and residents can get the APEC card.

Which documents you need

  • An application form.
  • Copies of your internal and foreign passport.
  • Photographs.
  • Documents confirming your status (an employer letter or proof of business ties, for example).
  • A criminal record certificate.
  • Payment of the consular fee.

Benefits of the APEC card

  • Visa-free entry to APEC economies saves time and makes trips easier to plan.
  • Fast-track border crossing - priority passport and customs control at international airports in the member economies.
  • Savings of time and money - no need to keep applying for visas.
  • Long validity - the card is issued for 5 years.

Murblz handles the APEC card end to end - from collecting documents to delivering the finished card.

FAQ

How long is the APEC card valid?
The card is issued for 5 years. It allows stays of 59 to 90 days per trip in the member economies - the exact period depends on the particular country. For all that time you do not need to apply for a business visa.
Which countries can I enter with the APEC card?
Visa-free entry applies in Australia, Brunei, Chile, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Canada and the United States take part as transitional members: the card does not replace a visa there, but it does give fast-track passport control at international airports.
Who can get an APEC card?
The card is meant for entrepreneurs, company executives and key employees who fly around the region on business regularly. The applicant must be a citizen or resident of one of the member economies and have a clean visa history. Russian citizens and residents can get the card.
What documents do I need for an APEC card?
An application form, copies of your internal and foreign passport, photographs, proof of your business status (an employer letter or documents on your business ties, for example), a criminal record certificate and payment of the fee. Every member economy approves the applicant separately, so it is best to submit a complete package with no gaps.
Can I work on an APEC card?
No. The card simplifies business travel specifically: meetings, negotiations, conferences, work with partners. It gives no right to employment, residence or living in the country - that requires separate visas and statuses.

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