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Six more e-channels came into operation at the arrival hall of China Ferry Terminal control point today (October 29), following the rollout of e-channels at the departure hall of the terminal starting on August 31. The channels are open to the public from 7am to 5pm daily. Hong Kong permanent residents (aged 11 or above) holding smart identity cards may use the e-channels for self-service clearance.
The Immigration Department will review the operating situation with a view to extending the opening hours of the 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. If the thumb is unclean, it should be cleaned before he/she enters the e-channel. In case it is too dry, a wet tissue should be used to dampen it. If the thumb is too moist, it should be wiped with a dry tissue.
If people registered their smart identity cards with fingers other than thumbs, those fingers should be used for identity verification.
Ends/Saturday, October 29, 2005
Issued at HKT 10:00
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