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Five more e-channels came into operation at the arrival hall of Hung Hom control point today (November 3), following the rollout of e-channels at the departure hall on November 1. 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 to perform self-service clearance.
The Immigration Department has invited travellers to make use of the 48 e-channels installed at Hung Hom, Lo Wu, China Ferry Terminal and Macau Ferry Terminal control points.
A spokesman for the department reminded people that passengers with finger skin too dry or wet or unclean would encounter difficulties in fingerprint verification. To avoid delay, they should moisturise, wipe or clean their fingers before entering e-channels.
Ends/Thursday, November 3, 2005
Issued at HKT 11:39
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