APEC card
Jul 30, 2014, 5:34 pm
#122
Join Date: Apr 2007
Programs: QF, VA, AC, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 3,783
There is a dedicated lane with "APEC" displayed on the digital display. It was lane 47 when I went through but presumably it varies. Additionally, it wasn't possible to access directly without going under some barriers. I had to speak with an airport employee to get direction (and that ended up being to a non-APEC counter anyway, but at least it allowed me to skip the line).
Aug 5, 2014, 9:11 am
#123
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 112
My APEC card expires on 18 November. I will arrive in Seoul two weeks or so before but won't be leaving until 26 November. Does this mean I'll be in breach of my visa when I go to leave? Will there be consequences? Is it possible to get a short extension (presumably by paying) while in Seoul or will I have to get a whole separate visa before leaving Australia?
I'm seriously low on pages in my passport.
I'm seriously low on pages in my passport.
On the one hand Korea should provide a 90-day stay to all valid ABTC cardholders, so it would seem you would be OK if you enter before the expiration date. On the other hand, I am not sure if Korea immigration officers closely check the expiration date of the ABTC card on arrival, or whether they might reduce the approved length of stay based on that date.
Aug 5, 2014, 4:41 pm
#124
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia (from time to time)
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It's an interesting question. I'm not sure of the exact protocol in this situation.
On the one hand Korea should provide a 90-day stay to all valid ABTC cardholders, so it would seem you would be OK if you enter before the expiration date. On the other hand, I am not sure if Korea immigration officers closely check the expiration date of the ABTC card on arrival, or whether they might reduce the approved length of stay based on that date.
On the one hand Korea should provide a 90-day stay to all valid ABTC cardholders, so it would seem you would be OK if you enter before the expiration date. On the other hand, I am not sure if Korea immigration officers closely check the expiration date of the ABTC card on arrival, or whether they might reduce the approved length of stay based on that date.
Aug 6, 2014, 10:40 am
#125
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 112
Aug 14, 2014, 3:38 am
#126
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: QF LTG, TG *P, IHG P
Posts: 290
APEC card
My experience is that one time a few years ago when I was entering China my then ABTC had 5 days left on it (my replacement was waiting for me in MEL) & the China immigration official said that I had to exit China by the expiry date of the ABTC. This wasn't an issue for me as I only wanted to be there for 3 days that time.