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Old Nov 7, 2017 | 12:09 pm
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Originally Posted by Buster CT1K
Any faster getting into or out of TPE with an APEC card?
Yes, but you need to work at it - arriving in the *A/BR terminal, enter the immigration hall and go all the way to furthest end, there is a special services counter that handles APEC/Diplomats and wheelchairs. Keep an eye on your spot if it's busy as some of the mainland Chinese people with strollers and kids may try and push in front of you, so just push them back and keep your place.

On the way out, there is a very well hidden entrance for the APEC/crew/diplomat line for security and immigration - when looking at the security entrance, walk towards it, go left and follow the wall (with security now behind you) until you see the hidden door with the little sign for crew/APEC and go in - after walking down the hall, they will check your boarding pass, passport and APEC card before the private security lane, and then you have a priority immigration lane right after - just be aware that if a crew comes in at the same time, they may make you wait until the crew group goes through.

Don't ask the airport staff for the APEC door, they will try and strong-arm you into the regular security line and will claim there is no APEC or priority service - ignore anyone who tries to steer you back to the main area.
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