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The Immigration Department announced today (February 6) that four vehicular e-channels had been activated at Sha Tau Kok control point. They are located at kiosk numbers 1 & 2 for both southbound arrival and northbound departure. The channels are open to the public from 9am to 5pm daily.
Cross-boundary drivers who are Hong Kong permanent residents or Hong Kong residents holding Document of Identity for Visa Purposes (DI)* and have submitted the consent forms, authorising the Immigration Department to make use of registration of persons particulars for self-service clearance, can use their smart identity cards to perform clearance at vehicular e-channels.
* Other than their smart identity cards, DI holders are also required to bring along their DIs for inspection.
Vehicular e-channel operation does not need to be manned. If necessary, drivers can press the call button right above the smart card reader and talk to immigration officers via the intercom.
Ends/Monday, February 6, 2006
Issued at HKT 18:01
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