APEC Supports the Virtual ABTC

As of June 2025, the Virtual APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is accepted by most APEC economies, offering a digital alternative to the physical card for eligible business travelers.

Economies Supporting the Virtual ABTC

The following 19 fully participating APEC economies support the Virtual ABTC:

Australia
Brunei Darussalam
Chile
China
Hong Kong, China
Indonesia
Japan
South Korea
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Singapore
Chinese Taipei (Taiwan)
Thailand
Vietnam
Russia(apec.org, cbp.gov, en.wikipedia.org)

These economies have integrated the Virtual ABTC into their border processing systems, allowing cardholders to use the digital card for expedited immigration procedures.

⚠️ Economies Not Supporting the Virtual ABTC

The United States and Canada are transitional members of the ABTC scheme and currently do not issue or accept the Virtual ABTC. Travelers from these economies must continue to use the physical ABTC for expedited processing in participating economies.

🔄 Transition to the Virtual ABTC

Each APEC economy determines its own timeline for transitioning to the Virtual ABTC. For instance:(abtc.kita.net, irc.apec.org)

Australia: Transitioned all cardholders to the Virtual ABTC from 1 March 2021. (apec.org)
New Zealand: Began issuing Virtual ABTCs in August 2021 and no longer provides physical cards. (immigration.govt.nz)

Travelers should consult their home economy's immigration authority for specific details on the availability and usage of the Virtual ABTC (apec.org).