APEC Business Travel Card: New Requirements Include 1 Year Employment and 6 Months Social Insurance Contribution
Starting July 1, 2026, the eligibility criteria for the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) in Vietnam will be updated. Applicants will now need to demonstrate at least 12 months of employment with the requesting enterprise or organization and have contributed to social insurance for a minimum of 6 months.
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