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Two more e-channels came into operation at the departure hall of China Ferry Terminal control point today (September 15), following the rollout of one e-channel at the terminal on August 31.
The channels are open to the public from 9am to 5pm daily. Hong Kong permanent residents (aged 11 or above) holding smart identity cards may use the e-channels for self-service departure clearance.
The Immigration Department will review the situation with a view to extending the opening hours of the e-channels and increasing the number of e-channels.
People are reminded that if their thumbs are unclean, too dry or too moist, the fingerprint scanner's ability to read their thumbprints will be affected. Travellers should make sure their thumbs are clean before entering the e-channel. In case of too much dryness, a wet tissue should be used to dampen the thumb. If the thumb is too moist, it should be wiped with a dry tissue.
If people registered their smart identity cards with a finger rather than a thumb, that finger should be used for identity verification.
Ends/Thursday, September 15, 2005
Issued at HKT 10:10
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