More passenger e-channels at Airport control point
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    The Immigration Department announced today (May 13) that eight passenger e-channels had been activated at the South Departure Hall of Airport control point.
 
     On Departure level, the e-channels are open to the public from 5.30am to midnight daily. On Arrival level, the e-channels are open to the public from 6am to midnight daily.

     Hong Kong permanent residents and holders of Document of Identity for Visa Purposes (aged 11 or above) holding smart identity cards may use the e-channels to perform self-service clearance.

Ends/Saturday, May 13, 2006
Issued at HKT 09:27

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