The APEC Business Travel Virtual Card (ABTVC) is an instrument designed to facilitate the travel of business people in the Asia-Pacific region, thus promoting trade and investment.

Benefits of the ABTVC

• Visa-free entry: Allows entry to participating economies for business purposes without the need for an additional visa or authorization.
• Preferential treatment at airports: Holders have access to exclusive lines and expedited immigration procedures at major airports in participating countries.
• Working spouses and adult children may apply.

Validity and Conditions of Use

• The ABTVC is valid for the same period as the holder's passport, with a maximum of five years from its issuance date.
• It must be presented along with a valid passport.
• Each entry has a maximum stay of 90 days.

Participating Countries

The following economies are part of the ABTVC system:
🇦🇺 Australia | 🇧🇳 Brunei | 🇨🇳 China | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 🇯🇵 Japan | 🇰🇷 Korea | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea | 🇵🇪 Peru | 🇵🇭 Philippines | 🇸🇬 Singapore | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 🇹🇼 Chinese Taipei | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 🇨🇱 Chile

Important: The United States and Canada do not approve ABTVC applications, but they do allow the use of priority immigration lines for cardholders approved by Australia.

Requirements to Obtain an ABTVC

• Be Chilean and hold a valid passport (ordinary or official).
• Not have been prosecuted or convicted of crimes classified as felonies or simple offenses.
• Be a business person or government official linked to APEC.
• Have no negative business record.

Definition of a business person: Those who participate in the trade of goods, provision of services, investments, or productive economic activities and require frequent travel within the Asia-Pacific region are considered business persons.

Required Documentation

• Completed ABTC application form.
• Color passport-sized photograph (4x4 cm).
• Photocopy of a valid passport.
• Criminal record certificate for special purposes (Civil Registry).
• Certificate from a business association certifying business status or, in the case of government officials, a certificate issued by APEC-DIRECOM (Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
• Proof of payment for the ABTVC (Spanish Business Visa) card.

Provisional Approval

– To expedite processing, applicants can choose up to five economies for expedited approval of their card.

Conclusion

The ABTVC (Spanish Business Visa) card is a key tool for business mobility in the Asia-Pacific region, simplifying entry and reducing immigration processing times. Interested parties are advised to check the requirements and submit their application well in advance.