1. WHAT IS AN APEC CARD?
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is an international organization consisting of 21 different members, including countries from Asia, Oceania and the Pacific region.
APEC card is a permit for individuals or organizations belonging to members of APEC. This card supports business and travel between members of APEC. APEC card help individuals and organizations attend conventions, events, business dealings within APEC without having to apply for a visa or deal with complicated customs procedures.

2. WHO IS SUITABLE FOR AN APEC CARD?
APEC cards are convenient for business or travel in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation region.
2.1. Who Is Eligible For APEC Card?
APEC card is suitable for the following:
Businessmen: Constantly travelling abroad, especially between APEC members to expand their businesses and to look for new opportunities.
Upper-level management: Directors, CEOs, Upper management and responsible people critical to expanding and developing their businesses.
Political leaders and government officials: Government officials and political leaders involved in economic and international commerce, as well as bilateral or multilateral relations between members of APEC.
Researchers and scholars: Researchers and scholars working on fields related to economic, commercial, international cooperation to exchange knowledge and research between members.
Skilled workers: Experts, engineers, and skilled labourers need to travel to different countries within APEC.
However, applying for an APEC card depends on the specific regulation of each member of APEC.
2.2. What Is The Benefit of APEC Card?
APEC card bring many utilities, some of the most important include:
Visa free: travelling between APEC countries without having to apply for a visa, this saves time and effort.
Smoother travel: APEC card holders can enjoy special benefits at customs, airports when travelling within APEC.
Events and conventions participation: APEC cards allow holders to participate in events, conventions and other commercial activities without having to apply for a visa.
In summary, the APEC card is a useful tool to further cooperation and commercial exchange between members of APEC, while also reducing barriers and procedures between businessmen and upper-level management.
3. LIST OF COUNTRIES ELIGIBLE FOR AN APEC CARD
To date, there are 21 members of APEC, all these countries accept and use APEC cards. The list include:
Brunei
Canada
Chile
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Pery
The Philippines
Russia
Singapore
Taiwan
Thailand
United States of America
Vietnam

If I have an Apec Business Travel Card - Do I still need a Vietnam visa?
The answer is Yes, and No - depend on your own Apec card
Please be aware that if you have an Apec card - it does not mean that you do not need to apply for a Vietnam visa
To check if your Apec card qualifies for Vietnam visa exemption you will need to check the list of the country visa exemption on the back of your Apec card. If it includes Vietnam - you are qualified for the visa exemption, but if it's not - you are undoubtedly need to have a Vietnam visa.
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