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The most comprehensive and expedited APEC (ABTC) card application service in Ho Chi Minh City.

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 In Ho Chi Minh City, APEC card application services are provided by numerous professional and reliable entities, enabling you to complete the procedures and receive your card in the shortest possible time. The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is an excellent tool for businesspeople and professionals operating in the Asia-Pacific region. Issued by member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, this card simplifies entry procedures and facilitates travel among participating countries. With the APEC card, holders enjoy benefits such as visa exemptions and expedited immigration processing at airports, saving time and effort on international business trips.

What is the APEC Card?

The most comprehensive and expedited APEC (ABTC) card application service in Ho Chi Minh City.
The APEC card, officially known as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card (ABTC), is issued by member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum to businesspeople and executives, facilitating easier travel among APEC member economies. The card aims to streamline mobility, promote trade, and encourage investment in the region.
With the APEC card, holders benefit from visa exemptions or expedited entry at member economies, thereby reducing administrative procedures and saving time on business trips. However, the APEC card does not replace a visa if the destination country requires one, though it significantly simplifies the visa application process.
To be eligible for an APEC card, applicants must meet businessperson criteria and obtain approval from the competent authority in their home country.

Conditions for Obtaining an APEC Card in Ho Chi Minh City

Pursuant to Article 8 of Decision 09/2023/QD-TTg, the conditions for consideration of APEC Business Travel Card issuance are as follows:
– Conditions for the agency or organization employing the businessperson: Must have a need to regularly dispatch personnel for short-term travel to attend APEC conferences, seminars, annual meetings, and other economic cooperation and development activities.
– Conditions for the enterprise employing the businessperson:
+ The enterprise must have been in continuous operation for at least 12 months and fully complied with legal regulations on commerce, taxation, customs, labor, social insurance, and other relevant laws;
+ The enterprise must have engaged in direct business cooperation, contracts, or partnerships with counterparts in APEC member economies;
+ The enterprise must have a need to dispatch personnel for regular, short-term travel to conduct business cooperation, trade, investment, services, or other economic activities in APEC member economies.
– Conditions for the businessperson applying for the APEC card:
– Must be at least 18 years of age and have full civil act capacity;
– Must have been employed and held an actual position at the agency, organization, or enterprise for at least 12 months up to the date of application for APEC card usage approval.

Benefits of the APEC Card for Businesspeople

Businesspeople holding an APEC card enjoy the following benefits:

  • Visa exemption for entry into the countries listed on the reverse side of the APEC card, thereby reducing visa application time and facilitating extensions for longer stays beyond standard visa limits;
  • Unlimited entries under visa exemption into those countries throughout the card’s validity period;
  • The APEC card provides time savings at airports through priority immigration lanes, minimizing waiting times and processing procedures;
  • Entitlement to stay in APEC member economies for 60 to 90 days;
  • Holders of the APEC card can more easily obtain visas for developed countries outside the APEC bloc, such as the United Kingdom, or countries within the APEC bloc that have not yet joined the APEC Business Travel Card program, such as the United States and Canada.

Procedures for Applying for an APEC Card in Ho Chi Minh City

The most comprehensive and expedited APEC (ABTC) card application service in Ho Chi Minh City.
Step 1. Obtain approval for APEC card usage from the provincial or centrally-run city People’s Committee
After preparing all required documents, proceed with the application at the competent authority:

  • In Ho Chi Minh City: Department of Planning and Investment of Ho Chi Minh City
  • In Binh Duong: Department of Foreign Affairs of Binh Duong Province

At this stage, officials will review your dossier and forward it to relevant agencies for verification and processing. The estimated time to complete this step is 4–5 months.
Step 2. Apply for issuance of the APEC card at the Immigration Department
This step requires completion of the prescribed application form.
You may submit your APEC card application in one of two ways:
1. Direct submission at the Immigration Department – Ministry of Public Security office:

  • Address: 333–335–337 Nguyen Trai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Telephone: 028 3920 2300
  • Working hours: 08:00–11:30 and 13:30–16:00, Monday to Friday; Saturday mornings only

2. Online submission: Through the National Public Service Portal or the Ministry of Public Security Public Service Portal.
Immigration Department officers will receive, verify the legality, and review the content of the dossier. The estimated time to complete this step is 1–2 months.
If the dossier is complete and valid, the officer will accept it and request payment of the fee (VND 1,200,000). If the dossier is incomplete or invalid, the officer will guide you on supplementation.
Step 3. Receive the result
The total estimated time to obtain an APEC card is 6–8 months. Upon completion, the Immigration Department will notify you via SMS or email using the contact information provided. You must then personally collect the card at the submission location.
You may request printing of the ABTC card before approval from all APEC member economies. Once all approvals are obtained, a second application for card printing may be submitted.

Fastest and Most Comprehensive APEC (ABTC) Card Application Services at BKC Law

At BKC Law, we offer the fastest and most comprehensive APEC (ABTC) card application services, helping you save time and effort. With our experienced team of professionals and streamlined working process, we commit to handling your dossier efficiently and promptly. You only need to provide the necessary information and documents; we will manage all remaining steps, from consultation and dossier preparation to submission and progress monitoring. Choose BKC Law for an optimal APEC card application experience without the burden of administrative procedures.
For free legal consultation at BKC Law, you may contact our attorneys via the following information:
Phone: 0901 3333 41
Email: info@bkclaw.vn
Office in District 1: 9th Floor, Diamond Plaza Building, 34 Le Duan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Office in Binh Tan: 41 Ten Lua Street, Binh Tan District, Ho Chi Minh City

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