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Cross-boundary travellers during the Ching Ming and Easter festival periods between April 3 and 14 are reminded to take identity cards and valid travel documents when visiting the Mainland or Macau.
The Immigration Department today (March 22) warned that cross-boundary traffic was expected to be heavy during the period.
Hong Kong residents should check the validity of their Home Visit Permits, in particular those under the age of 18 whose Home Visit Permits are valid for three years from the date of issue. Hong Kong residents holding Document of Identity for Visa Purposes and other non-permanent residents must take with them their valid smart identity cards and Document of Identity for Visa Purposes or valid travel documents.
Those in the process of having their identity cards replaced and holding an acknowledgement receipt should take along a valid travel document. Children under 11 years old who hold Hong Kong identity cards should carry a valid travel document or Re-entry Permit.
Passengers should be careful with their personal belongings and avoid carrying oversized luggage.
Hong Kong residents who require assistance while travelling outside Hong Kong may call the Hong Kong Immigration Department's 24-hour hotline at (852) 1868.
Ends/Sunday, March 22, 2009
Issued at HKT 10:01
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