Originally Posted by
kawaii
Sure, as always, YMMV, but anecdotally, I have yet to be refused. I would be curious if anyone has a story where they were refused entry and if so, would be curious to learn about that fact pattern.
I would be very careful using a ABTC for a leisure visit in a country where a business visa is required for business. I reported this event up-thread. Last year, I witnessed an American guy trying to use the APEC lane at CGK (he was on my flight arriving from NRT.) He was ahead of me in line and I overheard parts of his conversation with immigration.
The immigration official asked him if he was visiting the country for business purposes, the young man said "yes." Then the agent asked where his business visa was. The guy then backtracked and explained that he was heading to Bali for vacation. No clue what ended up happening to the guy inasmuch as he was escorted to a side room and had a very nasty attitude. So YMMV, especially at CGK.