China Extends APEC Travel Card Stay Limit to 90 Days
China will allow APEC Business Travel Card holders to stay up to 90 days per visit starting November 1, 2026. The change gives business professionals in Denmark and Sweden more time for corporate trips to China.
2026年11月10日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /China is extending the stay limit for APEC Business Travel Card holders. The maximum stay increases from 60 days to 90 days per entry. The new rule takes effect on November 1, 2026. This change offers extra flexibility for corporate projects in China.
China's Department of Consular Affairs announced the policy update. The card simplifies short-term business travel across participating APEC economies. Applicants submit one single application for travel authorization. Eligible travelers receive a card valid for up to five years.
The card serves as pre-cleared entry authorization for participating destinations. Allowed stay durations vary by each participating destination economy. According to Envoy Global, the change supports smoother cross-border business management.
Source: Envoy Global
