Originally Posted by
bocastephen
Not sure if there is a different thread for KIX but was denied at the APEC line with a single family member. Ignoring the opinions that it’s a good thing, I haven’t had that happen before in Japan and was highly annoyed I had to waste 30 minutes with a mass of people when the APEC counter was empty
Originally Posted by
Pickles
Well, that sucks. I've never been denied with Mrs. Pickles although friends of mine (all Asians, unlike Mrs. Pickles and me, who are white) have been denied like you were. It does not make them (or me) feel good.
Technically and unfortunately, the APEC card is indicated for individual use only. So no colleagues or family members. Japan also has the most restrictions on its use, only for business travel to Japan and not even for international transit (like changing airports or connecting overnight) on a business trip to another country. You can see by details here:
APEC Business Travel Card Permitted Use by Country/Economy
I check this chart when I am not traveling on business because I would hate to lose the card. When I initially applied the CBP agent warned me against using the card in any way it is not allowed. He explained that border agents in any country have the right to confiscate the card if it is presented for entry inappropriately and he was dealing with several such cases trying to get them re-issued.
I had not heard of this so it was news to me. So just be aware.