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根据《APEC商务旅行卡操作框架》规定，除香港外，加入计划的经济体只受理本经济体公民的办卡申请。

根据有关规定，目前我国公民中有资格申办APEC商务旅行卡的是：（一）从事APEC事务的政府官员或负责旅行卡业务的政府官员以及在APEC组织任职的中国籍官员；（二）中央管理的大型国有企业中的管理人员、主要业务人员和技术人员；（三）地方国有企业人员；（四）民营企业人员；（五）中外合资、外商独资和台港澳资企业中的中方（大陆）人员。上述人员须持有效中华人民共和国护照，因工作需要经常前往APEC经济体，无刑事犯罪记录或被外国、特别是实施旅行卡计划的经济体拒签的记录。

我国旅行卡工作实行由申请人所属企业或部门初审、地方外办复审和外交部领事司终审的三级审批管理制度。当前，复审权均已全面下放至各地方外办，各地可结合自身实际情况制定相应的申请、管理办法。各地所要求的材料不尽相同，请申请人径联系当地人民政府外事办公室了解具体情况。

（一）从事APEC事务的政府高级官员或负责旅行卡业务的政府官员以及在APEC组织任职的中国籍官员

政府官员由申请人所属单位按因公出国管理审批程序，将申请人材料送有外事审批权的上级主管部门进行审核；在APEC组织任职的中国籍官员由申请人原所属单位审核申请材料或将其材料送该单位有外事审批权的上级主管部门审核。相关部门审核后将有关材料送外交部领事司审查，领事司审查合格并获其他经济体批准后为申请人颁卡。

（二）中央管理的大型国有企业人员

由申请人所属企业按因公出国管理审批程序，在对申请人材料进行审核后，将有关资料送外交部领事司审查，领事司审查合格并获其他经济体批准后为申请人颁卡。

（三）地方国有企业人员

由申请人所属企业按因公出国管理审批程序，将申请资料送其企业注册所属地省、自治区、直辖市、计划单列市、经济特区、沿海开放城市、副省级市人民政府外事办公室，新疆生产建设兵团外事办公室、呼伦贝尔市人民政府外事办公室或苏州工业园区外事办公室审核。有关外办审核合格后将有关资料送外交部领事司审查。领事司审查合格并获其他经济体批准后为申请人颁卡。

（四）民营企业人员、中外合资、外商独资和台港澳资企业中的中方（大陆）人员

由申请人所属企业将申请人材料送其企业注册所属地省、自治区、直辖市、计划单列市、经济特区、沿海开放城市、副省级市人民政府外事办公室，新疆生产建设兵团外事办公室、呼伦贝尔市人民政府外事办公室或苏州工业园区外事办公室审核。有关外办审核合格后将有关资料送外交部领事司审查。领事司审查合格并获其他经济体批准后为申请人颁卡。 

为持续深化“放管服”，提高政务服务信息化水平，2023年6月19日起，34个地方人民政府外事部门（名单如下）将启用外交部领事司APEC商务旅行卡申请管理新系统，辖区内企业可直接在新启用系统上提交办卡申请，并进行申请进度在线查询。相关企业可向属地人民政府外事办公室了解详情。

APEC商务旅行卡申请管理新系统网址： https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/APEC/

启用新系统的外事办公室名单：

什么是APEC？成员有哪些？

APEC是亚太经济合作组织英文名称的首字母缩写，全称是Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation。

目前，APEC共有21个经济体：中国、中国香港、中国台北、日本、韩国、马来西亚、印度尼西亚、文莱、菲律宾、新加坡、泰国、越南、澳大利亚、新西兰、巴布亚新几内亚、智利、秘鲁、墨西哥、美国、加拿大和俄罗斯。

APEC21个成员中有中国香港和中国台北等地区成员。经协商一致，APEC成员均称为经济体，英文为economy。

哪些经济体参加了APEC商务旅行卡计划？

目前，APEC21个经济体均已加入旅行卡计划，其中美国、加拿大为过渡成员，暂不审批其他经济体申请。

什么是APEC商务旅行卡计划过渡成员？

目前，美国、加拿大是旅行卡计划过渡成员，不接受其他经济体的APEC商务旅行卡申请，但为其他经济体持卡人提供签证申请和入出境通关便利。

中国是什么时候加入APEC商务旅行卡计划的？

2002年中国政府正式加入旅行卡计划。2003年12月，外交部开始受理APEC商务旅行卡申请。2004年3月，开始为中方申请人颁发旅行卡。

APEC商务旅行卡有哪些好处？

申请人一次申办，五年有效，多次入境，每次入境至少可停留60天。此外，各经济体普遍为持卡人提供入出境通关便利。

中国持卡人持有效APEC商务旅行卡最多可以出入多少个经济体？

目前，美国、加拿大不审批外方旅行卡申请。大陆与香港、台湾互不适用旅行卡，所以中国籍持卡人持有效卡最多可以入境16个经济体。

持卡前往各经济体，每次最长可停留多长时间？

各经济体允许最长停留期为60天或90天不等，具体为：

60天：印度尼西亚、马来西亚、菲律宾、新加坡、越南、巴布亚新几内亚

90天：澳大利亚、新西兰、俄罗斯、日本、韩国、泰国、文莱、墨西哥、秘鲁、智利

如旅行卡有效期不足60天或90天，需在卡到期前离境。

其他经济体持卡人来中国每次最长可停留60天。

如何识别APEC商务旅行卡的各经济体？

我国持卡人旅行卡背面的外方经济体缩写最多可有16个：JPN（日本）,KOR（韩国）,MYS（马来西亚）,IDN（印度尼西亚）,BRN（文莱）,PHL（菲律宾）,SGP（新加坡）,MEX（墨西哥），THA（泰国）,VNM（越南）,AUS（澳大利亚）,NZL（新西兰）,PNG（巴布亚新几内亚）,CHL（智利）,PER（秘鲁），RUS(俄罗斯）。其他经济体的英文缩写是:CHN（中国）,HKG(中国香港)，TWN（中国台北），USA(美国)，CAN（加拿大)。

中国持卡人可凭APEC商务旅行卡出入中国香港和中国台湾吗？

不能，大陆和港台之间互不适用旅行卡。但持卡人出入香港可以使用专用通道。

APEC商务旅行卡持卡人赴美国、加拿大可以走快速通关通道吗？

可以。目前美、加主要机场均设有APEC商务旅行卡专用通道（或与外交通道合用），为持卡人提供快速通关便利。

APEC商务旅行卡持卡人申请美国签证能享受到哪些便利？

应旅行卡持卡人要求，美国驻华使领馆可为确有需要的持卡人提供签证面谈预约提前的便利。

哪些人可以申请APEC商务旅行卡？

（1）从事APEC事务的政府官员或负责旅行卡业务的政府官员及在APEC组织任职的中国籍官员；（2）中央管理的大型国有企业中的管理人员、主要业务人员和技术人员；（3）地方国有企业人员；（4）民营企业人员；（5）中外合资、外商独资和台港澳资企业中的中方（大陆）人员。

外国人可以在中国申请APEC商务旅行卡吗？

旅行卡计划正式成员经济体的公民应向其所属经济体主管部门提出申请，中国主管部门不受理外国人的申请。

如何申办APEC商务旅行卡？

（1）从事APEC事务的政府高级官员或负责旅行卡业务的政府官员以及在APEC组织任职的中国籍官员政府官员 由所属单位按因公出国管理审批程序，将其材料送有外事审批权的上级主管部门进行审核；在APEC组织任职的中国籍官员由原所属单位审核申请材料或将其材料送该单位有外事审批权的上级主管部门审核。相关部门审核后将有关材料送外交部领事司审查，领事司审查合格并获其他经济体批准后为申请人颁卡。

（2）中央管理的大型国有企业人员 由申请人所属企业按因公出国管理审批程序，在对申请人材料进行复审后送外交部领事司复审，领事司终审合格并获其他经济体批准后为申请人颁卡。

（3）地方国有企业人员 由所属企业按因公出国管理审批程序，向企业注册地省级或副省级城市人民政府外事办公室申请。有关外办审查后送外交部领事司审批。领事司终审合格并获其他经济体批准后为申请人颁卡。

（4）民营企业人员、中外合资、外商独资和台港澳资企业中的中方（大陆）人员 由申请人所属企业向企业注册地政府外事办公室申请。有关外办初审合格后送外交部领事司终审。领事司终审合格并获其他经济体批准后为申请人颁卡。

申请APEC商务旅行卡需要哪些材料？

我国旅行卡工作实行由申请人所属企业或部门初审、地方外办复审和外交部领事司终审的三级审批管理制度。当前，复审权均已全面下放至各地方外办，各地可结合自身实际情况制定相应的申请、管理办法。各地所要求的材料不尽相同，请申请人径向当地人民政府外事办公室了解具体情况。

申办APEC商务旅行卡程序需要多长时间？

外交部领事司审核时间约为5个工作日；之后会将申请人资料提交其他经济体审批。各经济体审批时间不同，若希望获得全部16个经济体批准，自外交部领事司将申请人材料提交其他经济体之日起，大约需要2-3个月的时间。

根据财政部、国家发展改革委有关规定，外交部机关及驻外机构服务中心每卡收取720元代办服务费，换卡、补卡收取同样费用。在此之外，各地方外办本着公开、透明、合理的原则制定本地收费标准，并报当地价格、财政部门审批，收取一定服务费用。

可不可以只申请特定经济体签证，这样可以缩短审批时间，少花申请费？

旅行卡不能指定经济体申请，若确有需求，可申请提前制卡。

申请人如何查询APEC商务旅行卡审批进度？

申请人可向申请材料受理外办查询旅行卡审批进度。

提交APEC商务旅行卡申请后如急欲前往某一经济体该如何办理？

如申请人拟前往的经济体已批准申请人的旅行卡申请，可由受理外办向外交部领事司申请提前制卡，待其余经济审批通过后可申请换卡，但需再次支付制卡费用。如拟前往的经济体未获批，可前往驻华使领馆申办签证，获签后前往该经济体。

中国驻外使领馆能否受理APEC商务旅行卡申请？

目前中国驻外使领馆暂不受理APEC商务旅行卡申请。

中介、旅行社能否受理APEC商务旅行卡申请？

不能，只有企业注册地人民政府外事办公室才能受理。

APEC商务旅行卡持卡人还可以另外申请澳大利亚和新西兰的短期商务签证吗？什么是“签证覆盖”？

澳大利亚和新西兰要求申请人只能持一个有效的入境签证，如果持卡人在旅行卡有效期内另外申请澳、新的入境签证，一旦获批，其后发的有效期较短的签证将自动覆盖旅行卡承载的有效期五年的“签证”，使旅行卡签证失效，导致持卡人无法凭旅行卡入境澳、新，这就是“签证覆盖”问题。其他经济体虽未见“签证覆盖”问题的发生，但亦不建议持卡人另外申请同类签证。

目前澳方批准的旅行卡签证，既可以用于商务活动，也可以用于因私旅游，当用于旅游为目的入境时需注意：入境时不能出示APEC商务旅行卡并且不能走专用通道。如持卡人使用另一种类的护照赴澳，（如使用因公护照办理APEC商务旅行卡，持因私护照赴澳），应在行前函告外交部领事司，以便领事司通知澳方做相应调整。

如何使用APEC商务旅行卡？

持卡人持申办旅行卡时的有效护照和有效旅行卡出入有关经济体。持卡人只能出入批准其旅行卡申请的经济体（以英文缩写字样标注在旅行卡背面）。加入旅行卡计划的各经济体主要口岸均设有旅行卡专用通道，标识通常为“APEC Business Travel Card”。

使用APEC商务旅行卡可用于哪些活动？

APEC商务旅行卡原则上只适用于以商务活动为目的的国际旅行，不能用于旅游、探亲、访友、看病等非商务目的的活动。目前澳大利亚、泰国、韩国、巴布亚新几内亚允许非商务目的旅行。

如何保管APEC商务旅行卡？

中央管理的大型国有企业人员、从事APEC事务的政府官员及在APEC组织任职的中国籍官员申办的旅行卡，由持卡人所在单位的外事主管部门参照因公出国证件管理办法统一管理；地方国有企业人员申办的旅行卡，由受理旅行卡申请地方外办按因公出国证件管理要求管理；民营企业人员和中外合资、外商独资和台港澳资企业中工作的中方/大陆人员申办的旅行卡，由持卡人所在企业制定管理细则并报相应地方外办备案后自行管理。

APEC商务旅行卡持卡人所属单位变动时需退回旅行卡吗？

持卡人离开原单位或身份发生变化后，原单位应及时将旅行卡注销。或者，如原单位与新单位达成协议，可将旅行卡移交到新单位，并向当地外办报告备案。

旅行卡作为与护照同等重要的证件，持卡人应妥善保管，遇不慎丢失，应及时向当地公安机关报案挂失，并向本单位主管部门或当地外办申请补办。

护照到期或丢失后怎么办？

持卡人换发新护照后，应经过旅行卡送办单位向外交部领事司出具公函说明情况并将旧卡退回，并同时提出换卡申请（需提供新照复印件）。

APEC商务旅行卡到期了怎么办？

旅行卡到期后，持卡人可向当地外办重新提出办卡申请。此外，持卡人也可在原旅行卡过期前6个月内，向有关外办提交提前续卡申请。申请材料和程序与初次申办时相同。

如何查询APEC商务旅行卡相关问题？

可登陆中国领事服务网http://cs.mfa.gov.cn查询，或使用外交部领事司APEC商务旅行卡咨询电话：010-65963079/3080，电子邮件信箱：[email protected]。

具体申办流程、申请材料等需致电企业注册地人民政府外事办公室咨询。

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U.S. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Travel Card Program FAQs

General questions about the program, what is the u.s. apec business travel card program.

The U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program is a voluntary program to  facilitate  travel for U.S. citizens engaged in verified business in the APEC region and U.S. government officials engaged in APEC business. Participants must also be members of a CBP trusted traveler program.  The U.S. APEC Business Travel Card will enable access to fast-track immigration lanes at airports in foreign APEC member economies. 

What is APEC and who are APEC members?

APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, is an economic forum whose primary goal is to support sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.  The United States is one of 21 APEC member economies, which include:  Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and Vietnam.

Program Benefits

What benefits does the u.s. apec business travel card afford me.

The U.S. APEC Business Travel Card will enable access to a dedicated fast-track lane for expedited immigration processing at participating foreign APEC member airports.  For a complete list of APEC Business Travel Card participating airports, visit  www.apec.org/Groups/Committee-on-Trade-and-Investment/Business-Mobility-Group/ABTC .

U.S. APEC Business Travel Card holders may also use the available Global Entry processing technology at participating airports upon their U.S. return.  View the list of  airports with Global Entry .   

Eligibility for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card

Am i eligible for the u.s. apec business travel card.

To be eligible for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program, you must meet three criteria:

• you must be a U.S. citizen;
• you must be an existing member in good standing or be approved for membership in a CBP trusted traveler program (SENTRI, NEXUS, or Global Entry) during the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card application process, , meaning they will go through a thorough vetting process including a review of all relevant national security and criminal databases prior to enrollment;
• you must be either a verified business person, or a U.S. government official, who is actively engaged in APEC business.

Who is a “verified business person” engaged in APEC business?

A “verified business person” engaged in APEC business  means a person engaged in the trade of goods, the provision of services or the conduct of investment activities in the APEC region.  Professional athletes, news correspondents, entertainers, musicians, artists or persons engaged in similar occupations are not considered to be verified business travelers engaged in business in the APEC region when they are traveling in such a capacity. 

A “U.S. government official” means a U.S. government official performing U.S. government activities that support the work of APEC.

What is the fee for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card?

The application fee for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card is $70.  The fee is non-refundable.  This fee is in addition to the fee for the selected CBP Trusted Traveler Program.

For example, a new applicant applying for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card with their Global Entry application would pay an application fee of $170.  This breaks down to $70 for the APEC Business Travel Card application and $100 for the Global Entry application.

Trusted Traveler Membership

How do i apply for membership in sentri, nexus, or global entry.

Apply for a CBP trusted traveler program on the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) website,  https://ttp.dhs.gov .  You also must schedule an enrollment center interview via your TTP dashboard during the application process.  For more information about Global Entry, NEXUS and SENTRI go to the  Trusted Traveler Programs  page.

Applying for and Renewing the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card

How do i apply for the u.s. apec business travel card program.

You must apply on the Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) website,  https://ttp.dhs.gov .  This is the same website that is used to apply for CBP’s trusted traveler programs.  Check the box in TTP for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card. Then schedule a visit to any CBP trusted traveler enrollment center for an interview (if you are not already a CBP trusted traveler) and for electronic signature collection. 

However, if you are already a CBP trusted traveler, you can visit any CBP trusted traveler enrollment center for your interview/signature collection without an appointment.

Do I have to be a member of a CBP trusted traveler program to apply for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program?

All applicants for a U.S. APEC Business Travel Card must be existing members in good standing of a CBP trusted traveler program or apply and be approved for membership in a CBP trusted traveler program during the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card application process.  An applicant for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card may be a member of any of three CBP  Trusted Traveler Programs : Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI, meaning they will go through a thorough vetting process including a review of all relevant national security and criminal databases prior to enrollment.  An individual may apply either for a CBP trusted traveler program in advance or when applying for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card. 

Is it more advantageous for me to apply for a CBP trusted traveler program in advance or when I submit the application for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card?

Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. 

If you apply for the  U.S. APEC Business Travel Card program  and the  CBP Trusted Traveler Program  concurrently, then you have to visit the enrollment center only once for the CBP trusted traveler interview and for signature collection.  If you first apply for a CBP trusted traveler program, you will need two trips to an enrollment center, once for the interview and again for signature collection.

If you apply for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card and the CBP Trusted Traveler Program concurrently, you will be required to pay the applicable fees for both programs when you submit the applications.  All application fees are non-refundable.  Since membership to a CBP trusted traveler program is a prerequisite for membership in the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card program, if you are denied CBP trusted traveler program membership, you would be also be denied a U.S. APEC Business Travel Card and no refunds are available.  This could be avoided if you applied first for a CBP trusted traveler program.

How long will my U.S. APEC Business Travel Card be valid?

Prior to December 13, 2016 ABTC cards were issued with a validity of 3 years or until the expiration date of the card holder’s passport whichever occurred first.  However, U.S. issued APEC Business Travel Cards approved on or after December 13, 2016 are now valid for five years from the date of issuance, or until the expiration date of the card holder’s passport, whichever comes first. This change in validity does not apply to current U.S. APEC Business Travel Card holders, whose cards remain valid only until the date printed on their card.

How do I renew my U.S. APEC Business Travel Card?

To renew the  U.S. APEC Business Travel Card , submit a new U.S. APEC Business Travel Card application, pay the program fee, and meet all the eligibility criteria, including maintaining active membership in one of the CBP Trusted Traveler Programs (Global Entry, NEXUS or SENTRI).

Do I have to renew my CBP trusted traveler program membership if it is set to lapse prior to the expiration of my U.S. APEC Business Travel Card?

Yes. CBP may revoke your U.S. APEC Business Travel Card if you fail to renew or maintain your CBP trusted traveler program membership. 

If I am already a member of a CBP trusted traveler program, do I still have to visit an enrollment center to complete my U.S. APEC Business Travel Card application?

Yes, once CBP determines you are eligible to participate in the APEC program you must provide an electronic signature that will be printed on the APEC Business Travel Card. You can complete the interview/signature collection process via Enrollment on Arrival  when returning to the U.S. from an international flight or at any CBP Trusted Traveler enrollment center, no appointment necessary.   

If I am a U.S. citizen living abroad, can I complete my interview in the country in which I reside?

No. Interviews and signature collection for the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card must be done at a CBP trusted traveler enrollment center and none are located outside of the United States and Canada. See a list of all CBP enrollment centers for Global Entry , NEXUS , and SENTRI . Alternatively, you can complete the signature collection process via Enrollment on Arrival when returning to the U.S. from an international flight.

How will I know when I am accepted into the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program and how will I receive my travel card?

If you are accepted into the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card Program, CBP will update your  TTP  account to reflect the acceptance and will mail the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card to the mailing address that you provided on your application.  CBP will mail the card to U.S. or international addresses, but not to post office boxes. 

Traveling with the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card

Can the u.s. apec business travel card be used in lieu of a visa in a foreign apec member economy.

No.  Foreign APEC member economies will not recognize the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card in lieu of a visa. The U.S. is a transitional member of APEC and does not reciprocate with other economies regarding full pre-clearance benefits to applicants.  As such, no countries are listed on the back of U.S. APEC Business Travel Cards and card holders are required to present any travel or identity documentation, such as a passport and visa (where applicable), required by the foreign APEC member economy.  If a  U.S. APEC Business Travel Card  holder does not conform to the foreign economy’s visa,  passport  or entry requirements, the card holder may be directed to a non-expedited lane or refused entry.   Check the entry requirements of the destination APEC member economy before travel. 

Can I use my U.S. APEC Business Travel Card for personal travel, such as vacation?

No. The APEC Business Travel Card is for members who travel frequently on short-term visits within the APEC region to fulfill business commitments. To use the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card, you must be traveling solely for business purposes to the foreign APEC economy.  

Is my spouse or child able to access the APEC lanes if they are traveling with me?

No. The U.S. APEC Business Travel Card is not transferable and applicable only to the card holder. Access to APEC lanes will not be extended to anyone traveling with the U.S. APEC Business Travel Card holder.

Revoking or Suspending Membership

In what situations will cbp revoke or suspend a u.s. apec business travel card program membership.

A U.S. APEC Business Travel Card membership may be suspended or revoked if CBP determines that:

the individual provided false information in the application and/or during the application process;

the individual failed to follow the program’s terms, conditions and requirements;

the individual has been arrested or convicted of a crime or otherwise no longer meets the program eligibility criteria.

CBP can also revoke membership if the card holder is no longer a member of a CBP trusted traveler program.  A U.S. APEC Business Travel Card applicant or card holder who is denied, suspended, or removed will not receive an application fee refund.

If my U.S. APEC Business Travel Card expires or I am no longer eligible for a U.S. APEC Business Travel Card, does this affect my membership in a CBP trusted traveler program?

No.  You would still be considered a full participant in the CBP trusted traveler program for the remaining period of your membership.

Application or Membership Problems

Who can i contact if my u.s. apec business travel card application or membership is suspended, denied, revoked or canceled.

In the event you are denied or revoked from the Trusted Traveler Programs, you will be provided information in writing detailing the reason for this action. If you believe the decision was based upon inaccurate or incomplete information, you may request reconsideration through the Trusted Traveler Programs website.

Reconsideration Requests and attachments to the Ombudsman should be in English and must include the following details:

• Date of denial and denial reason(s) from the letter;
• Summary of information to further clarify a record or explain an incident or arrest;
• Court disposition documentation in PDF format for all arrests or convictions, even if expunged; and/or
• Other supporting documentation you feel may influence the Ombudsman's decision. Supported formats: PDF, DOCX, DOC, PNG, JPEG, and GIF.

Notice on Allowing entry to China of APEC Business Travel Card holders and Study Residence Permit holders and on Updating International Student Visa application requirements

According to relevant arrangements, starting from 00:00 on August 24, 2022 (Wednesday), foreigners holding valid APEC business travel cards (excluding the virtual cards) to engage in business activities in China and foreign students holding valid study residence permits do not need to apply for a new visa to China and could enter China with the above documents.

For the latest visa requirements for international students studying in China, please refer to the updated visa application information of the Embassy (website link: http://sg.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/lsfw/fhqz/202206/t20220609_10701031.htm ).

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For Chinese passport and notarization issues, please contact Consular Section of Chinese Embassy

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What is an APEC Business Travel Card?

For people traveling in Asia on business, one of the best and fastest ways to gain entry to some of the biggest markets is with an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC). This card replaces the necessity for a visa in some of the Asia Pacific’s most important nations and allows multiple entries for short visits in participating nations for up to 90 days.

Most countries in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) agreement participate in this scheme, which allows short term visa-free business travel within member nations . The machine-readable card replaces normal applicable visa schemes and functions in a similar way to a business visa.

Do I Need an APEC Business Travel Card to Travel to China?

Normally, it is necessary to possess a pre-arranged, valid China visa in order to travel to the Chinese nation for tourism or business purposes. The APEC Business Travel Card, however, removes the requirement for this extra step and allows holders to enter the country without prearranged permission .

It’s possible to travel to China visa-free with the ABTC for a period of up to 60 days per trip . You can enter the nation as many times as you wish for the duration of the card’s validity and you only need to present the card with an accompanying APEC Passport on arrival.

For US and Canadian citizens with an ABTC however, it is still necessary to apply for a Chinese visa before travel. This is because the US and Canada are transitionary members of the card scheme . Yet, American and Canadian cardholders can still use the APEC fast track in airports and enjoy a fast-tracked immigration process on arrival.

Who can Apply for the APEC Business Travel Card?

The ABTC scheme is open to citizens of countries in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation zone . Each participating state has its own precise rules of eligibility, however, the following three rules apply to applicants in all cases and countries:

• They must hold a relevant APEC passport
• They must have no criminal convictions
• They must travel internationally regularly for business

What are the Benefits of the APEC Card?

The biggest advantage the card offers is, of course, visa-free entry to all the countries participating as full members of the scheme . This lasts for the whole duration of the card’s validity without the need for a prearranged visa document. It also has fewer restrictions than many other types of visas in Asia, which can limit the number of days of tourist or business visitation per year.

The ABTC allows visitors to enter other participating countries as many times as they wish with no restrictions for all 5 years of validity . The key benefits of an APEC card include:

• Visa-free travel to 19 countries
• A more streamlined immigration process in US and Canadian airports
• Fast track entry and exit processes via airport APEC lanes
• Multiple entries without a prearranged visa

What Countries Participate in the APEC Card scheme

• South Korea
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines

The APEC card offers many ways to streamline the usual requirements needed to travel across the Asian and Australian continent. However, don’t forget, if you’re travelling to China without an ABTC or you’re a US or Canadian cardholder you will need a valid visa before you embark . Be sure to check the visa requirements necessary to travel to China and how to get a China visa online in just a few clicks before travel.

The virtual APEC business travel card holders are permitted to enter China from May 1, 2023.

During the transitional period, if virtual card holders need to come to China, please contact us by email for further information: [email protected].          

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In order to actively promote the implementation of APEC Business Travel Card scheme in China, enlarge the size of the cardholders, let the APEC business facilitation measures provide services for the majority of Chinese entrepreneurs, expand foreign exchange for Chinese enterprises as well as address the financial crisis, China APEC Development Council officially launched the construction of ABTC Club. At the same time, the ABTC Club will establish a business facilitation service platform for business people with ABTC from APEC member economies, creating a new bright spot for China in promoting APEC economic and trade cooperation. Ⅰ. Open "APEC Business Travel Card Service Column" in the official website of China APEC Development Council The purpose of opening "APEC Business Travel Card Service Column" in the official website of China APEC Development Council are: on the one hand, it is to increase the intensity of service for cardholders, on the other hand, it is planned to explore and study the idea and estalishment mode for China APEC Business Travel Card official website on the basis of APEC Business Travel Card Service Column. At the first stage, it will provide the following services: 1. To release relevant information about APEC Business Travel Card, Publicity and Promotion, information exchange. 2. To establish the feedback and communication mechanism for ABTC cardholders 3. To develop the promotion, application and management work of ABTC Ⅱ. To establish the APEC Business Travel Card Information Service Center (ABTC Club) China APEC Development Council carried out the program of APEC Business Travel Card Information Service Center (ABTC Club) in accordance with the principle of actively developing APEC economic and trade cooperation, promoting the implementation of business facilitation as well as creating a new bright spot. 1. To establish the network platform of APEC Business Travel Card Club. It will provide value-added telecom services, the use of airport facilities, booking, hotels, conference, business negotiation, international exchange, medical and health services, tourism and other supporting services. 2. To establish the information exchange platform for the APEC Business Travel Card holders. It will carry out business information exchange under the framework of cardholders in order to promote business and trade, provide tailored butler service for cardholders across member economies so as to improve the business efficiency and quality and greatly meet the needs of the majority of cardholders. 3. To establish the APEC Business Travel Card Information Service Center. It will provide information of international market supply and demand, client presentations, business negotiation arrangement, etc. to promote the smooth development of international trade as well as provide result-oriented services for a large number of enterprises to deal with the economic crisis. 4. To estalish the demonstration paltform. It is planned to construct the service platform for Chinese cardholders, focusing on introducing the Chinese cardholders and busines programs to the cardholders from other member economies in order to promote the international exchange of China and become a demonstration platform for future programs. It will gradually open to all APEC member economies and will become a business exchange platform for the APEC Business Travel Card holders. Ⅲ.The Bases for the Project China APEC Development Council is an ad hoc work institution intended for promoting China's involvement in the APEC process, approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Over the years, the Council has always carried out its work under the framework of the mechanism of combination of government, business and academia, so that it has a depth of knowledge and understanding of APEC and maintain a wide range of long-term relationship with the busines community. Mr. Zhang Lijun, Chairman of China APEC Development Council, serves as APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) China Representative since 1999. In 2008, he was granted the title of outstanding contribution award to honor his contribution to ABAC for 10 years. Therefore, China APEC Development Council has profound basis for developing promotion of APEC Business Travel Card and businss facilitation as well as the establishment of ABTC Club. Ⅳ. Basic Working Principles 1. The cardholders receiving the services provided by ABTC Club is entirely based on the principle of voluntary will. 2. The construction of the program is exclusive and authoritative. This is based on the assurance for its steady progress for the construction and will be accessible to the high-quality service for cardholders in future. In the current situation of the world financial crisis, led by China side, the of ABTC Club will provide specilized services for the majority of APEC member economies. It is not only in line with China's international status, but also will receive active response , which will become the new bright spot for its innovation and pragmaticism in the APEC work. At the same time, to build the APEC Business Travel Card database in China has great strategic significance for the APEC member economies, the majority of entrepreneurs (cardholders) to provide specialized services, by the Chinese to take the lead in this work, not only in line with China's international status, and will be actively response, the real work of China's APEC highlights innovative and pragmatic. At the same time, there is no doubt having great strategic significance to build the APEC Business Travel Card database in China.

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China Entry Update: APEC Approved

The government of China has modified its entry requirements to allow holders of valid Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) business cards to once again enter China. As with many other types of entry permits, APEC card holders had been barred from entering China after the start of the COVID pandemic as the Chinese government aggressively pursued a “Zero Covid” policy which all but put an end to foreign travel to China.

Travel to China on an APEC business card still has a few conditions attached. Travelers must already hold an APEC card, and their card must be valid for the entire period of their stay in China. They also must meet any other applicable COVID-related travel requirements, and are subject to COVID testing and quarantine requirements once they enter China.

The government also announced foreign students holding a valid study residence permit could also enter China without applying for a new visa.

The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Business Travel Card is a document designed to ease business travel among APEC member nations. Successful applicants are pre-cleared for business-related travel for periods of up to 60 or 90 days within APEC member nations. The Business Travel Card is typically valid for a period of five years.

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APEC Business Travel Card

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Travel Card is a scheme designed to facilitate the movement of business travellers between APEC member economies.

Singapore citizens may apply for the card if they do not have any past criminal convictions, and are:

• A bona fide business person representing an economically active business entity; or
• A member of a professional body (for example, a doctor, lawyer or accountant); or
• A public officer representing a ministry, government department, economic agency or statutory board, travelling in official capacity.

Singapore citizens with a valid passport and the issued APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) may use the ABTC as a multiple-journey visa that enables expedited immigration clearance through designated lanes in the following participating economies:

If you travel to the US or Canada with an ABTC, you will be subjected to the standard immigration clearance processes; however, you may use ‘fast track’ immigration lanes (currently designated for airline crew) at major international airports*.

*The designated airports in Canada are:

• Calgary International Airport
• Edmonton International Airport
• Halifax Stanfield International Airport
• Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
• Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
• Toronto Pearson International Airport (Terminals 1 and 2)
• Vancouver International Airport
• Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

You will need to provide original documents and official translations (for documents in languages other than English), as well as copies of the documents for ICA to retain.

ICA accepts:

• Translations provided by the embassy of the country that issued the document
• Translations produced by a notary public in Singapore or the country that issued the document
• Privately created translations attested by the embassy of the country that issued the document, or notarised by a notary public in Singapore or the country that issued the document.

ICA does not endorse any private translation companies or entities. Insufficient documentation may result in non-acceptance of your application. You may be required to provide additional documents to support your application.

You will need the following to apply for an ABTC using e-Service :

• Your recent passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last three months. Please see Photo Guidelines for information on photo requirements.
• Scanned signature image file:- in JPEG format ('jpg' extension)  - Preferred dimension of 250 x 220 pixels  - File size of less than 60 KBytes
• Scanned copy of a letter of authorisation or support from the organisation:- in JPEG format ('jpg' extension) or PDF format  - File size of less than 1 MB ( sample supporting document )- If the letter of support is self-signed, please provide a scanned copy of your ACRA Business Profile
• For members of professional bodies who are applying for the ABTC in their personal capacity, a letter  stating the reason for application, along with proof of membership from the professional body must be provided
• If you are applying as part of an overseas company, you must submit a scanned copy of the company's overseas business registration certificate written in any of the four official languages (English, Mandarin, Tamil or Malay).
• Valid Singapore passport.

Login to our e-Service  using your Singpass 2FA to complete the online application form.

If your ABTC has expired or there is a change in your passport details, you would need to submit a new application online. If your passport is expiring, or you have a pending passport application, please apply for a new ABTC after you have collected your replacement passport.

A non-refundable S$100 fee is payable.

Payment can be made using either:

• Visa or MasterCard credit/debit card
• American Express (AMEX) credit card
• Internet Direct Debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB and Standard Chartered Bank internet banking accounts in Singapore)

You may wish to save your receipt after you have made payment, as it will not be emailed to you automatically.

The processing time for an ABTC is at least three months upon the receipt of the application. In some cases, it may take up to a year to secure pre-clearance from all ABTC-participating economies.

The clearance of your ABTC is dependent on other APEC economies' processing times. As several APEC economies have just resumed normalcy after disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the issuance of your interim and/or your final card may be delayed.

You may wish to check the approval status of your application via https://www.abtc-aps.org/abtc-core/status/check.html , 3 to 4 weeks after the approval of your application. Do select "Singapore" as the Economy of Application and key in the applicant's passport number to check.

Should you have any ABTC-related enquiry, you may reach out to us via  https://go.gov.sg/abtc-enquiry .

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Cardholders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation ( APEC ) Business Travel Card ( ABTC ) can use fast-track lines when travelling to participating APEC countries. The Canadian pilot was launched on June 16, 2014 .

ABTC members get faster border clearance en route to participating APEC countries . They also benefit from Trusted Traveller kiosks when returning to Canada.

Eligibility

All Canadian citizens must be NEXUS members before applying for an ABTC .

The non-refundable fee is US$70.

The ABTC is valid for five years, unless the member's passport and/or NEXUS card expires. In addition, ABTC membership is invalid if NEXUS membership is revoked.

How to apply and renew

Applications and renewals are coordinated through the U.S. Trusted Traveler Programs ( TTP ) System . Once your application is approved, you will be asked to visit an Enrolment Centre to finalize your enrolment and provide a digitized signature. You will then receive your card by mail.

Canadian cardholders

Canadian ABTC members use designated APEC lines when travelling to participating APEC countries and also benefit from Trusted Traveller kiosks when returning to Canada. They must still present all required documents such as passports, visas and permits when using their ABTC .

Foreign cardholders

Currently, 19 of the 21 participating APEC countries issue ABTC s. Foreign cardholders can enter Canada using designated APEC lines, or by using the Special Services/Crew Counter, at eight major international airports in the following cities:

When using designated APEC lines to enter Canada, foreign ABTC holders will be required to:

• a valid ABTC ;
• a valid passport;
• a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization ( eTA ) , if required; and
• work permits may also be required depending on the nature of the business to be conducted in Canada.

Declaring goods

ABTC members, must declare goods upon arrival. Travellers must also report if they are in possession of restricted or prohibited goods or  CAN$10,000 or more .

They are expected to make their declaration to a border services officer upon arrival.

Participating ABTC countries

Canada and the United States are transitional members. The other full ABTC members are: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, China, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Vietnam and Russia.

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For enquiries regarding the Canadian ABTC pilot, contact the CBSA .

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Apec business travel card (abtc) scheme, before applying.

This webpage sets out the arrangement for bona fide business travelers who wish to apply for the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Business Travel Card (ABTC) under the ABTC Scheme for travelling within the APEC economies.

The aim of the Scheme is to enhance the mobility of business travellers among the APEC economies, thus promoting business within the region.

The ABTC is plastic and the size of a credit card. It is normally valid for five years Note 1 . The card is good for multiple visits of two to three months to participating economies Note 2  without the need for a visa if pre-clearance has been granted.

For card holders travelling to a participating economy where pre-clearance has been granted, they can use the special service lanes at selected control points for entry and exit clearance and enjoy streamlined immigration clearance upon presentation of the card and their valid national passport. In Hong Kong, card holders are allowed to use "resident" counters where available.

Card holders can use the special service lanes at selected control points of participating economies regardless of whether pre-clearance has been granted by that economy. For card holders travelling to a participating economy where pre-clearance has not been granted, they are still subject to usual immigration clearance process, such as presenting valid passports and where applicable, valid visas.

Card holders travelling to the United States can use the "fast-track" lanes (currently designated for aircrew) for passenger clearance at all international airports in the United States upon entry. However, ABTC holders are still subject to the usual immigration clearance process as applicable to other travellers, such as presenting valid passports and where applicable, valid visas for the United States. Should an ABTC holder require a visa for urgent business travel and find that there are no appointments available for the next working day, he/she may fax the US Consulate General's office at 2147 3586 to request a special appointment slot.

Card holders can also use the special service lanes for passenger clearance at the major international airports in Canada upon entry. ABTC holders may follow signage with the APEC logo to access the lane. However, they are still subject to the usual immigration clearance process as applicable to other travellers, such as presenting valid passports and where applicable, valid visas for Canada.

Note 1: Applications lodged on or after 1 September 2015 will be granted an ABTC normally valid for five years. Applications lodged on or before 31 August 2015 will be granted an ABTC normally valid for three years.

Note 2: The arrangement does not apply to Chinese citizen of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for entry into the Mainland. They should continue to use the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents (commonly known as the “Home Visit Permit”) for such entry. It also does not apply to ABTC holders of Hong Kong (China) for entry into Chinese Taipei.

The APEC economies participating in the Scheme are :

• Brunei Darussalam
• People's Republic of China
• Hong Kong (China)
• Republic of Korea
• New Zealand
• Papua New Guinea
• The Philippines
• Chinese Taipei
• Vietnam 

A business person residing in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region may apply for an ABTC if he/she:

• holds a Hong Kong permanent identity card and a valid national passport;
• has not previously been denied entry to any of the participating economies;
• has never been convicted of a criminal offence;
• must be a bona fide business person who needs to travel frequently on short term visits within the APEC region to fulfil business commitments.

A bona fide business person is taken to mean a person who is engaged in the trade of goods, the provision of services or the conduct of investment activities. It does not include entertainers, musicians, artists or persons engaged in similar occupations.

To facilitate our referral of your application to other participating APEC economies, please complete the application form ( ID 900 ) in English with your recent colour photograph, and enclosed with:

• a photocopy of the applicant’s Hong Kong permanent identity card (only the side with his/her personal particulars and photograph is required);
• a photocopy of the applicant’s valid passport showing his/her personal particulars, nationality, dates of issue and expiry;
• another identical photograph of the applicant; and
• a letter from the applicant’s employing company supporting his/her application.

The applicant may nominate a maximum of five economies which the applicant needs to visit as a priority when he/she submits the application. The nominated economies will expedite the processing of the applicant’s application as far as possible. Nomination of economies is optional. If the applicant wishes to make the nomination, please complete the "Options for receiving an interim card" ( SF/IM/1609 ) and submit it together with his/her application.

The applicant may be required to submit further supporting documents and information in connection with his/her application when necessary.

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Other Means of Submission

The completed application form and "Options for receiving an interim card" (if applicable) should be sent by post or in person to the Other Visas and Permits Section, Immigration Department, 7/F, Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

Underpaid mail items will not be accepted by the Immigration Department. For proper delivery of your mail items, please ensure your mail items bear sufficient postage with return address before posting. ( Details )

The current prescribed fee for new issue of the card is HK$540; a fee of HK$210 will be charged for card replacement for the remainder of its validity period. The fee is payable upon collection of the ABTC. The relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, Faster Payment System (FPS) or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”, properly dated and signed. Application fee should not be sent.

After Applying

Once the receipt of application has been acknowledged, applicant can enquire the application status here  or through 24-hour telephone enquiry system (852) 3160 8663.

After the completion of local processing of the application for ABTC in Hong Kong, the application will be referred to other participating economies of the ABTC Scheme for processing of the applicant’s pre-clearance request. A notification letter with ABTC Application Number will be sent to the applicant’s business postal address. The applicant can then check the pre-clearance status via the ABTC System website by inputting ”Hong Kong, China” and his/her ABTC Application Number. Should the applicant find the pre-clearance results meet his/her business needs, he/she may request for the issue of an ABTC by sending a written request with his/her signature to the Department by post or by fax 2824 1161. The applicant will be informed by letter when the card is ready for collection.

If the applicant submitted "Options for receiving an interim card" upon submission of the application, an ABTC will be automatically issued when all nominated economies have processed the pre-clearance request and a letter will be sent to the applicant for collection of the ABTC.

The applicant may collect his/her ABTC either in person or authorise a representative to collect it on his/her behalf. Upon collection, the applicant or his/her authorised representative must produce the applicant’s original valid passport for inspection if this has not been done when the applicant submitted the application or if the application is submitted online , and submit the applicant’s previously granted ABTC for cancellation (if any).

ABTC is valid for a maximum of 5 years from the date of issue. There is no renewal process. If the 5-year validity has expired or is soon going to expire, the applicant is required to reapply a new ABTC in exactly the same way as an entirely new application. The old ABTC will be cancelled upon collection of the new ABTC. On the other hand, an ABTC may have a shorter validity if the applicant’s passport bears a shorter validity.

When one or more economies approved the applicant’s pre-clearance request after the issuance of his/her first ABTC, the applicant may request for the issuance of an ABTC with the most updated pre-clearance results. Please make the request* in writing with the applicant’s signature to the Department. Such replacement with only updating of pre-clearance results is free of charge.

When all concerned economies have processed his/her pre-clearance request, the applicant still needs to provide a written request for the issue of an ABTC regardless an interim ABTC had been issued to him/her or not.

Since the ABTC is linked to the applicant’s current passport, the applicant is required to apply for a replacement ABTC if his/her new passport bears a different number. Please make the request* in writing with the applicant’s signature and attach a copy of his/her new passport to the Department for issuance of replacement ABTC. A replacement fee will be charged for card replacement for the remainder of its validity period and is payable upon collection of the replacement ABTC. Upon collection, the applicant or his/her authorised representative must produce the applicant’s original valid new passport for inspection if this has not been done when the applicant submitted the replacement application, and submit the previously granted ABTC for cancellation (if any).

If the applicant lost the ABTC or if there is any card damage, please make the request* in writing with the applicant’s signature to the Department for issuance of replacement ABTC. A replacement fee will be charged for card replacement for the remainder of its validity period and is payable upon collection of the replacement ABTC.

* The request for the issue of replacement ABTC with the applicant’s signature can be sent to the Department by post or by fax 2824 1161. The applicant will be informed by letter when the replacement ABTC is ready for collection.

The current prescribed fee for new issue of the card is HK$540; a fee of HK$210 will be charged for card replacement for the remainder of its validity period. The fee is payable upon collection of the applicant’s ABTC. The relevant fee could be settled by cash, EPS, Octopus, Faster Payment System (FPS) or cheque. The cheque should be crossed, made payable to “The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region”, properly dated and signed. Application fee should not be sent.

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Notice on Allowing entry to China of APEC Business Travel Card holders and Study Residence Permit holders

According to relevant arrangements, starting from 00:00 on August 24, 2022 (GMT+8), foreigners holding valid APEC business travel card s   (excluding Virtual ABTC) to enga ge in business activities in China and foreign students holding valid study residence permits do not need to apply for a new visa to China and can enter China with the above documents.

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Asia Pacific Gen-Zs and Millenials Seek to Unlock Value and Maximize Travel Experience With One Loyalty Program

Regional survey by marriott bonvoy uncovers key traits of travel-oriented, value-driven gen-zs and millennials.

A survey by Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program of Marriott International, has found that a majority of Gen Zs and Millennials in Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) prefer the simplicity of belonging to one comprehensive loyalty travel program.

While 60% of APEC Gen Zs and Millennials are actively subscribed to loyalty programs, the challenge of juggling several loyalty programs has led most (57%) to seek out one program that meets all their travel needs. Marriott Bonvoy carried out the survey of 1,000 respondents across ten markets in APEC to better understand the shifting attitudes of Millennials and Gen Zs and their travel behaviors. The survey identified an emerging generation of travel-focused, value-driven " Savvy Explorers " in APEC who seek to maximize their travel dollars and unique travel experiences.

Travel in 2024 is a priority for Gen Zs and Millennials: 73% report their intentions to take at least two trips in the next 12 months and 91% plan to spend the same, if not more, on their trips compared to the year before. Travel is viewed as an essential lifestyle component, and most are willing to reduce everyday spending on dining out (60%), shopping sprees (57%) and their daily coffee (54%) so as to spend more on a holiday.

“Survey results suggest that Gen Zs and Millennials in APEC are purposefully strategizing how they can channel value from their everyday spend toward rewarding travel experiences. They also prefer to be part of only one all-encompassing loyalty travel program which fulfills their needs. To this end, Marriott Bonvoy – which gives members access to over 30 brands in 10,000 destinations -- is well positioned to deliver greater value and unlock more experiences for Gen Zs and Millennials,” says John Toomey, Marriott International’s Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China .

“As testament to the program’s appeal, we have seen Marriott Bonvoy’s membership base in APEC grow by more than 50% since 2019. What’s more encouraging is that our members are highly active. They earned 40% more points in 2023 compared to 2022, and are putting their points to good use, with points redemptions increasing by more than 55% in the same period,” he reveals.

The trend of greater member growth and activity extends to the Marriott Bonvoy app. APEC member enrolment via digital channels grew by more than 25%, with mobile app downloads and active users more than doubling in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels.

The regional survey also uncovered notable trends amongst Gen Zs and Millennials across the 10 APEC countries. Market-specific trends can be found in Annex A.

Travel value unlocked through everyday spend Savvy Explorers take considered steps to unlock travel value through everyday spend. Leveraging on their familiarity with loyalty programs, APEC’s Gen Z and Millennials employ varied tactics to maximize their travel rewards: four in five say they have gone out of their way to use a travel-linked credit card for everyday purchases, and 67% actively use a travel loyalty program to book and redeem local experiences and staycations.

This trend is supported by usage behaviors of Marriott Bonvoy members in APEC. They accumulated points from stays across more than 8,800 Marriott International properties globally, and through everyday spend. Redemption for hotel stays in 2023 registered a 130% increase compared to pre-pandemic times, accounting for the majority of redemptions, followed by points-to-miles conversions on partner airlines.

Hotels become a key destination to explore Hotel experience is key to winning the hearts and dollars of the Gen Z and Millennial segment, with 99% of respondents believing their hotel choice can make or break their holiday. Hotels are also increasingly viewed as a key destination for exploration, going beyond the role of ‘accommodation’. Nearly four in five respondents expect their hotel to provide curated local programming and experiences, whilst 84% prefer to stay at a hotel with designs and activities reflective of its destination.

The recent debut of Moxy Hotels – noted for its hallmark playful nature, innovative design and contemporary amenities – in key APEC markets exemplifies Marriott International’s commitment to continuously bring new hospitality experiences to the region.

Despite a desire to maximize their travel budgets where they can, their hotel is one area that APEC’s Gen Z and Millennials are willing to invest extra travel dollars towards. Top motivations for new-generation travelers to splurge include the hotel’s room offerings (48%) and location (42%). Whilst amenities remain key considerations, these guests value a seamless travel experience, with mobile-first customer service (61%), reliable WiFi (68%) and flexible check-out (64%) outpacing traditional benefits like lounge access (42%).

Destination ‘dupes’ fuel intra-regional travel demand International travel has returned but APEC’s Gen Z and Millennials remain committed to destinations closer to home. While iconic holiday locations like the Swiss Alps and Bora Bora maintain their appeal, 55% are opting for destinations within the region that provide a similar experience. These so-called “destination dupes” are fast gaining traction amongst this segment because they allow Gen Zs and Millennials to stretch their travel expenses (69%), discover something new (63%) and are easily accessible (62%).

As a reflection of robust intra-regional travel demand in 2023, Marriott International saw over 60% of bookings in APEC coming from within the region.

Corporate backpackers on the rise Gen Zs and Millennials are also taking bleisure travel up a notch by capitalizing on the opportunity of a business trip to embark on multi-destination tours. In addition to extending their travel plans (68%), 84% plan to explore nearby cities and countries as part of their post-work itinerary.

With more than 560 properties across 24 brands in 22 countries and territories in APEC to choose from, Marriott International offers customers a myriad of options to mix work with pleasure.

Off-peak travel maximizes destination experience Gen Zs and Millennials are also carefully planning when to travel to maximize their trip experience. The majority (71%) of Gen Z and Millennials say they would opt to travel during off-peak seasons so as to beat the crowds and get more out of their trip. 67% feel they can do more during low-peak seasons, and 77% leave their holidays feeling more relaxed and rejuvenated.

Where Marriott Bonvoy Can Take You Marriott Bonvoy allows members to earn when they stay or spend at Marriott International’s growing portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands across 139 countries and territories, and in over 8,800 properties. In APEC, members can benefit from the program’s key strategic partnerships with Singapore Airlines and co-branded credits cards in Japan, Korea and India. With Marriott Bonvoy Moments, members can get access to once-in-lifetime experiences such the opportunity to get closer to the action with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Note to Editor Findings are from a commissioned survey by Marriott International conducted in April 2024 on 1000 Gen Z (18 – 24 years old) and Millennials (25 – 41 years old) based in Japan, Korea, India, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines, who would budget for their own travels.

The term ‘Savvy Explorers’ refers to Gen Z and millennial travelers who continue to prioritize travel as a key part of their lifestyle and are always on the lookout for ways in which they can maximize and value add to their planned trips through curated accommodations, key experiences and new destinations.

Refer to Annex A for additional data on the preferences of new generation travelers across the APEC region.

Annex A: 10 Fun Facts About New-generation Travelers Across the APEC Region

• Most likely to sacrifice dining out for a holiday are Australian (76%), Japanese (74%) and Indonesian (68%) travelers. Despite their renown for culinary diversity, majority would prefer to reduce eating out over giving up other everyday luxuries like monthly subscriptions.
• Most frequent travelers in APEC are Southeast Asia’s Gen Z and Millennials, with over a third planning to take more than three trips in the next 12 months. Indonesian (51%), Thai (39%) and Filipino (34%) travelers set to outpace others within the region.
• Top intra-regional travelers are Japanese (71%), Thai (69%) and South Korean (66%) Gen Z and Millennials who prefer holidaying closer to home. However, bucking the trend are Indian and Filipino travelers, with over 60% opting for faraway destinations.
• Top off-peak travelers are Japanese (87%), Australian (81%) and Singaporean (79%) Millennials and Gen Zs. Interestingly, set to drive the high seasons are Indian travelers, with 58% preferring to travel during peak periods.
• Most discerning when choosing their hotel are Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese Gen Z and Millennials, with an overwhelming 90% preferring hotel programming and design that are reflective of the local destination and/or are environmentally friendly.
• Top motivators to splurge on travel for Australian, Indonesian and Singaporean Gen Z and Millennials are quality factors such as hotel reputation and location. In contrast, Japanese and Vietnamese travelers place greater weightage on experiences such as in-hotel dining (Japan: 59%, Vietnam: 47%), whilst Thais prioritize hotel aesthetics (41%).
• Top countries for business travel include Vietnam (85%), India (81%) and Indonesia (78%). Over 80% are also likely to extend their business trips for leisure (Vietnam: 82%, India: 83%, Indonesia: 80%).
• Most valuable travel benefits to APEC’s Gen Z and Millennials are elevated hotel experiences like complimentary dining, spa and room upgrades. Nearly two in three Indian travelers (67%) were also likely to redeem unique travel experiences, whilst over half of Thai travelers (51%) would prefer to receive exclusive merchandise.

About Marriott Bonvoy ® Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio offers renowned hospitality in the most memorable destinations in the world, with 31 brands that are tailored to every type of journey. From The Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis to W Hotels and more, Marriott Bonvoy has more luxury offerings than any other travel program. Members can earn points for stays at hotels and resorts, including all-inclusive resorts and premium home rentals, and through everyday purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for experiences including future stays, Marriott Bonvoy Moments™, or through partners for luxurious products from Marriott Bonvoy Boutiques®. To enroll for free or for more information about Marriott Bonvoy, visit marriottbonvoy.com .

Media Contact Mabel Lee Director of Communications Marriott International, Asia Pacific excluding China [email protected]

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The US and China are engaging more. But that doesn't mean they trust each other more, an analyst says.

• More engagement between the US and China doesn't mean they trust each other more, an analyst says.
• Eurasia Group's Ian Bremmer emphasized that Washington and China still disagreed on many issues.
• But increased communications have stabilized tensions over Taiwan.

The US and China have been engaging more with each other. But just because they're talking more doesn't mean that they actually trust each other more, an analyst says.

"The trend for this year has been more engagement, more communications, but not more trust," Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the political-risk consultancy Eurasia Group, told Bloomberg TV on Wednesday.

In November, US President Joe Biden and China's leader, Xi Jinping, met during the APEC summit in San Francisco, appearing keen to smooth over tensions. Bremmer said that since then, there'd been more stability in the US-China relationship.

Earlier this month, Janet Yellen , the US treasury secretary, visited China seeking cooperation in areas beneficial to both countries. Lloyd Austin , the defense secretary, also spoke with China's defense minister last week. Antony Blinken , the secretary of state, is due in China on Wednesday.

The rash of high-level meetings signals a thaw in US-China relations — even if the two don't agree with each other over many issues.

"That means you still have plenty of areas that the countries are unhappy with each other, but when there is conflict, the conflict does not escalate out of control — rather, the escalations are targeted and calibrated," Bremmer told Bloomberg TV.

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It's a matter of seeing the glass as being half full or half empty.

"So we can say that the relationship is getting worse, it's true, but it's getting worse quite slowly, and there's more stability to the relationship," said Bremmer.

US-China communication has stabilized tensions over Taiwan

The big upside to increased communications between the US and China is that the world's top two global powers are less likely to have a direct clash.

This is the reason Washington and Beijing's tensions over Taiwan — which Beijing claims as its own territory — have been relatively stable.

Bremmer said that "the US and China know each other's red lines" and the challenges in their relationship after decades of communication, making "extremely nuanced calibrations" an easier task.

He said this understanding between the US and China was why there was no "strong and sudden escalation that brought the two sides to crisis" after Taiwanese Vice President William Lai — whom Beijing views as a separatist — won Taiwan's presidential election in January.

"It's always better to have more engagement, more conversations," Bremmer said, "especially when you don't trust each other."

Correction: April 24, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misspelled the first name of the US secretary of state. His name is Antony Blinken, not Anthony Blinken.

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