China Extends APEC Business Travel Card Stay Period to 90 Days

• China has increased the maximum stay period for eligible APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders from 60 to 90 days, effective Nov. 1, 2026. 

Extension of the APEC Business Travel Card 

China’s Department of Consular Affairs extended the maximum period of stay for eligible APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) holders from 60 to 90 days per visit. The change took effect on Nov. 1, 2026. 

About the APEC Business Travel Card

The APEC Business Travel Card facilitates short-term business travel across participating Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies by streamlining entry procedures for approved travelers. 

Under the program: 

• Applicants submit a single application for travel authorization across participating APEC economies. 
• Eligible travelers from fully participating economies receive a card valid for up to five years. 
• The card serves as entry authorization for participating economies that have granted pre-clearance. 
• Permitted lengths of stay vary by destination economy. 

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