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Nov 18, 2016 | 4:19 am

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cxfan1960

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Originally Posted by goofygoofygooberyeah

Have you ever tried entering a country using your ABTC as a tourist where you would otherwise have needed a visa? Or is there anything that you see during the entry process using the ABTC legitimately into some of these countries (Thailand+Vietnam in particular) that makes you think there would be a problem doing so as a tourist?

My US-issued ABTC is not a substitute for visas, and I always make sure I have visas if required.

Your friend should check on the back of her card the ABTC members that she will be cleared to enter.

Last edited by cxfan1960; Nov 18, 2016 at 4:55 am

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