ABTC Eligibility Criteria for Malaysian Business Travelers

The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) offers numerous benefits to business travelers within the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region. As a Malaysian business professional, understanding the eligibility criteria is crucial for a successful ABTC application. MYAPEC is here to guide you through these requirements, helping you navigate the application process with confidence.

Eligible Applicants:

To qualify for the ABTC, Malaysian applicants must fall into one of the following categories:
Business professionals and entrepreneurs actively engaged in international trade and investment within the APEC region.
Key administrative staff of companies with frequent business travel within the APEC region.
It is important to note that the ABTC is designed for individuals directly involved in international business activities within participating APEC economies.

Unqualified Applications:

Certain categories of applicants are ineligible for the ABTC. These include:
Blacklisted individuals with prior immigration or criminal offenses.
Spouses and children of ABTC applicants, as the card is exclusively for the applicant's professional use.
Enterprise companies and their representatives, as the ABTC is designed for individual business travelers.
Individuals participating in working holidays or seeking leisure travel opportunities.
Malaysian citizens who have permanently relocated to another country and no longer hold Malaysian residency.