How do I report the lost of my APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) card?
You are advised to apply for a replacement ABTC at a fee of $50. The replacement card will bear the same date of expiry as the original card.
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You are advised to apply for a replacement ABTC at a fee of $50. The replacement card will bear the same date of expiry as the original card.
Since your Singapore passport number has changed, you need to apply for a new ABTC under the category of "replacement due to change of particulars". You should submit an application to replace your ABTC only after you have collected your new passport. If you have replaced your passport while having an on-going application for your ABTC, you should withdraw your current application and submit a new one. You can withdraw your application by emailing to ICA_ABTC@ica.gov.sg. No refund will be given for the withdrawn application.
The interim card for APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) will bear fewer economy codes compared to the final card as not all economies would have granted clearance when the interim card is issued. Your entry to the economies (not listed in the interim card) will be subject to their prevailing requirements, which may include the application for an entry visa. The interim card will also have a different document number from the final card.The conditions of use of the interim card is no different from the final card i.e.:
The validity of the ABTC is five years or up to the validity of the passport, whichever is shorter. However, if your Singapore passport number has changed, you need to apply for a new ABTC under the category of 'replacement due to change of particulars'. You should submit an application only after you have collected your new passport.
Types of Application
Fee
Validity of ABTC
a) New application
S$100
For new ABTC applications submitted: Valid for five years, or up to the validity of the passport, whichever is shorter
b) ABTC has expired or is due to expire
S$100
For new ABTC applications submitted: Valid for five years, or up to the validity of the passport, whichever is shorter
c) Replacement due to:
i. Damage
S$50
Same expiry as the original card
ii. Loss
S$50
Same expiry as the original card
iii. Change of particulars (as reflected in your passport)
S$100
For ABTC applications submitted: Valid for five years, or up to the validity of the passport, whichever is shorter
iv. Damage and change of particulars (as reflected in your passport)
S$100
For ABTC applications submitted: Valid for five years, or up to the validity of the passport, whichever is shorter
v. Loss and change of particulars (as reflected in your passport)
S$100
For ABTC applications submitted: Valid for five years, or up to the validity of the passport, whichever is shorter
You may travel with your existing ABTC provided that there is no change in your passport details.
You have to apply for a replacement card under the category of "Replacement due to Change of Personal Particulars (as reflected in your passport)". You should first replace your IC to update your personal particulars and obtain a new Singapore passport before you can replace your ABTC.
The ABTC scheme aims to facilitate movement of business travellers between APEC member economies. Cardholders enjoy the following benefits:
Please note that the ABTC is not meant to replace the passport as a travel document. You will still need a valid passport to travel. It remains the right of each economy to determine who may travel to, enter and remain in that economy even after a person has been issued with the ABTC.
You can refer to ICA Website for more information on ABTC.
You are advised to apply for a replacement ABTC at a fee of $50. The replacement card will bear the same date of expiry as the original card.