More passenger e-channels at Macau Ferry Terminal control point
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    Nine more passenger e-channels have been activated at the Macau Ferry Terminal control point.

     The Immigration Department says that from today (May 26) the arrival hall will have six more passenger e-channels and the departure hall will have three more. This brings the total number of e-channels available there to 42. The e-channels are open to the public 24 hours a day.

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

Ends/Friday, May 26, 2006
Issued at HKT 10:38

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