Q&A Regarding APEC Business Travel Card (1)
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What is the APEC Business Travel Card? |
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The APEC Business Travel Card (Full English name APEC Business Travel Card, hereinafter referred to as the "APEC Card") is a visa facilitation measure among APEC economies, aimed at facilitating business exchanges among APEC members.
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What are the benefits of applying for an APEC card? |
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Upon prior approval by the APEC economies, cardholders do not need to apply for entry visas for the economies within five years, and can freely travel between the economies by virtue of their valid passports and APEC card associated with the passports. |
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How long is the validity period of the APEC card? |
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The APEC card is valid for up to 5 years. |
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How long can one stay with an APEC card upon entry? |
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Entering respective economies with an APEC card stays range from 60 to 90 days. |
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What are the privileges of entry with APEC card? |
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Cardholders may enjoy the convenience of using the APEC Card dedicated Channel for expedited customs clearance at the main entry and exit ports of each economy, but are not exempt from the requirement to complete various entry and exit forms or enjoy other privileges and exemptions. |