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Feb 4, 2024 | 8:26 pm

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Originally Posted by asdf098

Thanks. I had figured a verbal explanation (plus an extensive collection of passport stamps from Asia travel -- 1-2 per month!) would be sufficient. But seems not, at least with that agent. I'll try again with some physical documentation next time. Just thought worth sharing that it seems to be being enforced quite inconsistently.

I found the following on the Singapore APEC site:

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Documents Required

You will need the following to apply for an ABTC using e-Service:

Your recent passport-sized, digital, colour photograph taken within the last three months. Please see Photo Guidelines for information on photo requirements.
Scanned signature image file:- in JPEG format ('jpg' extension) - Preferred dimension of 250 x 220 pixels - File size of less than 60 KBytes
Scanned copy of a letter of authorisation or support from the organisation:- in JPEG format ('jpg' extension) or PDF format - File size of less than 1 MB (sample supporting document)- If the letter of support is self-signed, please provide a scanned copy of your ACRA Business Profile
For members of professional bodies who are applying for the ABTC in their personal capacity, a letter stating the reason for application, along with proof of membership from the professional body must be provided
If you are applying as part of an overseas company, you must submit a scanned copy of the company's overseas business registration certificate written in any of the four official languages (English, Mandarin, Tamil or Malay).
Valid Singapore passport.

Obviously, the US and Canadian requirements will be different, but this should give you an idea of what they may be looking for.

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