After the rollout of the automated passenger clearance auto-gates (e-channels) at Lo Wu control point, Hong Kong permanent residents (aged 11 or above) holding smart identity cards may also use the six e-channels in the departure hall of Macao Ferry Terminal control point to perform self-service departure clearance from Thursday.

An Immigration Department spokesman said the six e-channels were now open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The department will review the operating situation with a view to extend the opening hours of the e-channels.

People were reminded that if their thumbs were too dry or too moist, the scanner's ability to read the thumbprint would be affected. To avoid delay, the user can use a traditional counter for clearance.

Source: Xinhua