Latest Updates on the Submission of APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) Applications through FMM

Further to ITP/3/2026 dated April 8, 2026, FMM would like to inform members that, effective June 22, 2026, FMM will offer two (2) options for the submission of APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) applications to the APEC Unit of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

Please refer to the details below:

OPTION 1:  Submission Through FMM Directly to Immigration Putrajaya

Under this option, FMM will review and verify the application and supporting documents, issue the required endorsement, process the Immigration Department fee on behalf of the applicant, and submit the application directly to the APEC Unit of the Immigration Department of Malaysia in Putrajaya. Upon successful submission, FMM will obtain the ABTC application tracking number from the Immigration Department and provide it to the applicant for future reference and status enquiries.

Fees

• FMM Processing Fee: RM250.00 per application
• Immigration Department Fee: RM100.00 per application

Total Fee: RM350.00 per application

Important Notes

• The RM100 Immigration Department fee is payable upon submission of the application to the APEC Unit and includes the cost of printing the ABTC upon approval.
• The RM100 fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the application.
• FMM requires approximately 10 working days to review the application, process payment and submit the application to the Immigration Department.

OPTION 2: Direct Submission by Applicant or Company Representative

Under this option, FMM's role is limited to reviewing the application and supporting documents and issuing the required support letter for the ABTC application. The applicant or company representative will be responsible for submitting the application directly to the APEC Unit of the Immigration Department of Malaysia in Putrajaya and making all payments required by the Immigration Department.

Application Process

• Applicants must prepare all required documents and submit them to FMM by email for review and verification.
• FMM requires a minimum of two (2) working days to review the application and supporting documents.
• Once the documents are verified and found to be in order, FMM will issue the required support letter.
• The support letter may be collected from the FMM Head Office or couriered to the company upon request.
• Upon receiving the support letter, the applicant or company representative must submit the application and supporting documents directly to the APEC Unit of the Immigration Department of Malaysia in Putrajaya.

Immigration Department Fee

• The Immigration Department of Malaysia imposes a fee of RM100.00 per application.
• The fee is payable directly to the Immigration Department by the applicant or company representative upon submission of the application.
• The RM100.00 fee includes the cost of printing the ABTC upon approval and is non-refundable regardless of whether the application is approved or rejected.

Important Note on Collection of Approved APEC card

Applicants whose ABTC applications are approved will be required to deal directly with the Immigration Department of Malaysia for the issuance and collection of their APEC card. FMM does not collect, print or issue ABTC cards on behalf of applicants.

Members are advised to take note of the new guidelines as attached for more information and ensure compliance when applying for the ABTC.

For further updates and detailed requirements, please visit the FMM website at: https://old.fmm.org.my/Services/APEC-Business-Travel-Card