APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

  • Overview of the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)



    The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is created to enhance the mobility of business travellers among the APEC economies, thus promoting business within the region. 


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

    Please refer here for more info: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/apec-business-travel-card/apec-business-travel-card-introdcution/

  • For Malaysia, the ABTC application is processed by the Malaysian Immigration Department. The application and submission can only be done in Putrajaya, Malaysia. 


  • The application for the ABTC has to be submitted personally or by post to: 



Director of Visa, Pas & Permit,
Malaysian Immigration Department,
APEC Business Travel Card Unit,
No. 15, 1st Floor (Podium), Persiaran Perdana, Precint 2,
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan,
62550 Putrajaya, Malaysia
Email: apec@imi.gov.my / application.apec@imi.gov.my

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APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

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Support Letter Issuance by MATRADE for the Application of APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)

  • Apart from MITI, MIDA, MDEC and SMECorp, MATRADE is also one of the Regulatory Agencies able to issue the ABTC Support Letter for Malaysians having business entities / working in a Malaysian company in Malaysia that is registered with MATRADE, engaging in business activities in APEC countries.

  • As the appointed Regulatory Agency, MATRADE is responsible for ensuring:

    • Applicants are genuine and fully qualified.

    • The existence of the company and the status of the applicant are genuine and true.

    • The applicant holds the position of C-Suite in the company.

    • The company or applicant is a member registered with a regulatory agency.

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APEC Business Travel Card

  • Applicant must be Malaysians living AND working or doing business in Malaysia only. Non-Malaysians must refer to their respective embassies in Malaysia.

  • Applicant must own / work in a valid company registered in Malaysia and registered with MATRADE.

  • Applicant must be in the C-Suite category and only a maximum of 3 applicants are allowed per company.

  • Minimum passport validity of at least 4 years.

  • Must show proof of travel to at least 3 different APEC countries at least 5 times per year.

Need Help?

For enquiry, you can visit or contact:

Exporters Advisory & Training Unit

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Level 2, Menara MATRADE,


Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah,


50480 Kuala Lumpur

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Tel: +603-6207 7077

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eau@www.matrade.gov.my

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