Philippines - Apply for APEC Business Travel Card

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC), the applicant has to approach the Bureau of Immigration Head Office link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee Php 3,750.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. Upon completion, the applicant will get the card from the office.
14. The ABTC allows the applicant to travel to other participating APEC economies without the need for a visa, making business travel more convenient and efficient.
15. This entire process can be completed within 5- 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, driving license, etc)
• letter of endorsement from the employer
• Copy of passport
• Passport size photographs
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Bureau of Immigration Head Office
Address: HXVG+R53, Magallanes Dr, Intramuros,
Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone: +63 2 8465 2400
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

• Any applicant must be a citizen of a participating APEC economy, be a frequent business traveler, and hold a valid passport with at least 12 months validity is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee Php 3,750..

Validity

• The validity of the card is three years.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 5 - 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Address
• Gender
• Contact number
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is a travel document issued to business travelers who are citizens of participating APEC economies, including the Philippines. The ABTC provides visa-free entry and expedited processing through designated lanes at participating airports for pre-cleared travelers.

Information which might help

• The ABTC aims to facilitate travel for business purposes and enhance economic cooperation among APEC economies. Holders of the card can enjoy faster and more efficient travel arrangements, saving time and costs associated with obtaining visas and undergoing lengthy immigration procedures.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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