More passenger e-channels at Airport control point
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    The Immigration Department announced today (May 31) that eight passenger e-channels had been activated at the North Departure Hall of Airport control point. The e-channels at the North Departure Hall 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/Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Issued at HKT 10:01

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