trippin_the_rift
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Criterion 1 The applicant must demonstrate frequent travel (a minimum of 4 business trips per year from the applicant’s place of residence) to an APEC economy (other than Australia*) for business purposes. * Australian nationals require no visa for entry to Australia. | The ABTC scheme is designed to support the frequent business traveller. Anyone travelling less frequently than specified is required to meet the usual visa / entry requirements of an economy they seek to visit. For Australian residents, frequency of travel can generally be confirmed by arrival and departure records maintained by DIAC. Where necessary, clients may be required to provide documentary evidence of travel as typically retained by business travellers for tax purposes. For Australians residing outside of Australia, documentary evidence of frequent business travel must be submitted with an application form. |
Criterion 2 The applicant is the CEO or regional/ country head of a registered business entity; or an owner/ director of a registered business entity; or the CEO of an Australian-based business peak body. OR The applicant is an employee of a registered business entity or Australian–based business peak body and personally nominated by the aforementioned CEO, regional/country head or owner/director of the organisation. | Evidence to confirm that the person is a CEO, regional/country head, or owner/director is required for verification purposes. A pro-forma nomination letter must be signed by the CEO, regional/country head or the owner/director. The nomination will identify the applicant, certify that the person nominated is performing trade or investment-related activities on behalf of the organisation in the APEC region, and declare that they believe the applicant will conduct themselves in a professional and lawful manner as an Australian APEC cardholder. |
Criterion 3 The applicant is employed by a registered business entity, or Australian-based peak business body, engaged in international trade or investment between APEC member economies and:
| An ‘approved business list’ could include:
(STAGE 2) An ‘approved body’ would be a national peak business body and this would be subject to further discussion and negotiation. Criteria against which an ‘approved body’ may validate a registered business entity could include:
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Criterion 4 (if applicable) An applicant residing outside of Australia is authorised for residency and work purposes by the relevant immigration authority in that economy. | Evidence of residency and work status, such as a resident’s visa or employment pass, must be provided to enable verification with the relevant immigration authority for that economy. |
I applied for my replacement card in March (New Zealand card). I now have received an interim card - all but Australia have cleared me.
7 mths Australian immigration - reallly!!!
Just an update - received this advice recently - long winded - but make of it what you might.
Dear Cruiser Elite,
My apologies that I have not been able to return your calls, I was out of the office. When I tried to reach you today, I heard from your office that you had left for Italy.
I therefore thought that I would email you to provide an update on the review of the eligibility criteria, given your interest in this process.
Since my last contact with you, the Department has finalised consultations with a broad range of business organisations on the current requirements for the APEC Business Travel Card. Based on these consultations, we have developed a proposed eligibility model and eligibility criteria that would underpin it, which are attached for your information and consideration. We are confident that the model addresses the key concerns raised by business representatives while ensuring our obligations to the APEC scheme and to other APEC economies is maintained......