APEC Business Travel Card: Streamlining Business Travel Across the Asia-Pacific
APEC Business Travel Card
The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is designed to facilitate short-term business travel within the APEC region by streamlining the entry process into participating economies. It allows business travelers to enjoy multiple short-term entries to APEC economies through a simple pre-clearance system.
FOR ANY INQUIRIES CONTACT: apec@micci.com
The ABTC cuts though the red tape of business travel and gives frequent business travelers pre-cleared entry to participating APEC economies.
- Fast-track entry and exit at participating airports
- Acts in lieu of visas or entry permits and allows multiple short term entry to participating APEC economies.
- Card valid for five years* from first issue.
As one of the supporting organisations, MICCI is certified to facilitate the support letter for all MICCI Members when applying for the ABTC with the Immigration Department of Malaysia. For more information, visit the Department of Immigration Website
There are (19) economies fully involved in the ABTC system:
- Australia
- Brunei Darussalam
- Chile
- China
- Hong Kong, China
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Korea
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Russia
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Canada and the United States are transitional members of the scheme. ABTC Holders may use fast-track lanes provided at participating airports; however, ABTC holders must present any visa, travel or other entry documents when traveling to both countries.
A.) Eligibility
- *Malaysian citizens ONLY.
- Frequent traveler.
- Holds a passport with a minimum validity of 3 years.
- Members of the business community who have trade and investment activities within the APEC economies
- **Professionals e.g. Lawyers (Partners), Accountants etc. registered with their respective professional bodies.
*Malaysians working overseas may request the letter of support from MITI/MATRADE offices located in their respective countries **Professionals have to apply for the letter of support from their respective professional bodies, e.g. Lawyers (Partners) in a legal firm have to request it from the Malaysian Bar Council.
B. Application
- Submit the following required documents and payment.
- Completed Checklist
- Completed ABTC Application Form
- Letter from the Employer to the Immigration Department [on Company Letterhead]
- Letter from the Employer to MICCI [on Company Letterhead]
- Letter from the Employer detailing applicant’s job function & company profile / brochure [Company Letterhead]
- Signed copy of PDPA Declaration Form
- Other required documents as outlined in the checklist
Payment of RM135 per application to MICCI
- MICCI charges RM35 for the issuance of letter of support
- Dept. of Immigration charges RM100 for each applicant submission (w.e.f. 26/02/2026)
Payment may be made via:
Cheque / Bank Transfer
IMPORTANT NOTE:
All required documents must be completed before submitting to MICCI. Please email draft to MICCI for review
Each applicant must submit one complete set.
Documents with (*) must be certified by either a Company Secretary / Commissioner for Oath / Notary Public
MICCI reserves the right to request for additional certified *documents / *evidence that may be required to support your application as may be deemed necessary
Submit all completed documents to the following address:
Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry
C-8-8, Level 8, Block C, Plaza Mont’ Kiara
No. 2, Jalan Kiara, Mont’ Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.
(Attn: ABTC TEAM)
MICCI will check and verify documents upon receipt.
Once verified, MICCI will issue the Letter of Support.
Submission:
- MICCI will compile and submit applications to the ABTC Unit of Immigration Department of Malaysia in Putrajaya once a month only.
- If you intend to personally submit the application to Putrajaya, kindly inform us in advance.
- MICCI will email the ABTC reference number to Applicant to track the status of application once approved by Immigration.
(MICCI does not track the status of application)
[The standard lead time for MICCI to receive the tracking number is within 6 – 8 weeks or longer from the date of submission]
Applications are estimated to receive all 19 approvals in 3-6 months.
Application status may be tracked using the application reference number at this website
[The length of time taken for approval by foreign economies could vary significantly and is not controlled by MICCI or the Malaysian Department of Immigration]
Please download the ABTC App to access your Virtual Card.
Android: Google Play
Apple: App Store
Click here to read the Virtual ABTC Quick Reference User Guide.
Note: The Malaysia Dept. of Immigration encourages ABTC Holders to print the Physical Card as backup.
ABTC Card Collection:
- Applicants may collect their card once ALL 19 PRE-CLEARANCE have been approved.
- Collection should be made at the Putrajaya Department of Immigration:
APEC Business Travel Card Unit
Immigration Department of Malaysia
No.15, Level 1 (Podium)
Federal Government Administrative Centre
Precinct 2, 62550 Putrajaya
Collection Options:
Option 1 (Collect Personally)
If applicant wishes to collect personally, submit the following:
- Current Passport (Original)
Option 2 (Representative to Collect)
A representative may collect on applicant’s behalf. Representatives are required to submit the following:
- Authorisation Letter on Company letterhead.
- A Copy of Representative’s Identity Card.
- Latest Copy of Applicant’s Passport Biodata Page.
Option 3 (MICCI to Collect)
MICCI may collect on applicant’s behalf. Submit the following to MICCI:
- Authorisation Letter (link to ABTC Authorisation Letter) from the Company authorising our representative
- Latest Copy of Applicant’s Passport Biodata Page
- Fee of RM250.00 for MICCI per applicant
For enquiries, call 03-5878 7708 or email the following: ABTC Team (apec@micci.com)