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THU · 2026-06-11 · 14:02 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0611-83638
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No barriers for 50,000 users of new ‘seamless’ e-channels at mega bridge

Starting June 25, approximately 50,000 regular users of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will benefit from new "seamless" immigration e-channels. Hong Kong permanent residents aged 11 and older who frequently use the bridge can utilize these two new channels.

Jess MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-11 · 14:02 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
No barriers for 50,000 users of new ‘seamless’ e-channels at mega bridge
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Starting June 25, approximately 50,000 regular users of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will benefit from new "seamless" immigration e-channels. Hong Kong permanent residents aged 11 and older who frequently use the bridge can utilize these two new channels. The Immigration Department's assistant director of information systems, Or Chung-yuk, announced that facial recognition technology will enable clearance without users needing to stop or present their identity cards. This initiative aims to provide a more efficient and uninterrupted crossing experience for eligible travelers.

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The new e-channels will bring a seamless experience to users' crossings.

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Hong Kong permanent residents aged 11 or above who are regular users of the bridge can use the new e-channels.

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Two new 'seamless' e-channels will be available from June 25.

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Facial recognition will be used for clearance at the new e-channels.

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About 50,000 regular users of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will soon be able to pass through new immigration e-channels without stopping or displaying identity cards.

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About 50,000 regular users of the Zhuhai-Macau-bridge" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="17286" data-entity-type="location">Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge will soon be able to pass through new immigration e-channels without stopping or displaying their identity cards, as facial recognition will be used for clearance.Or Chung-yuk, assistant director of information systems at the immigration-department" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="12645" data-entity-type="organization">immigration Department, said on Thursday that Hong Kong permanent residents aged 11 or above who were regular users of the bridge could use two new “seamless” e-channels from June 25.“Users will not need to stop or display their identity cards during the process, bringing a seamless experience to their crossing,” Or said.
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