HK Immigration Department has launched e-Channel services for visitors in HK International Airport! “Smart Departure” shortens departing time with simplified procedures. It's really a good news for visitors! Let’s see!
It's really a good news for visitors! Let’s see!
Steps in Using "Smart Departure"
1. Place the bio-data page of your electronic travel document onto the document reader for scanning.
2. When the scanning process has been completed, the front gate doors of the e-Channel will open and you can enter the e-Channel.
3. Stand on the foot-marked position and look at the camera for facial verification inside the e-Channel.
4. Upon successful verification, the rear gate doors will be opened and now you can leave the e-Channel!
Want to pass the e-Channel
with a mask on face?
NO WAY!!!
99% of accuracy in appearance identification, and only 20 seconds or so needed in the whole departure process!
Eligibility Criteria
A departing visitor is eligible to use "Smart Departure" at the Hong Kong International Airport without enrolment if fulfilling the following criteria:
1. Aged 11 or above.
2. Holding a valid electronic travel document compliant with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
3. Holding a valid electronic travel document of countries / regions as designated by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR.
The list of eligible countries/regions for “Smart Departure”
There are up to 40 countries/regions in the list!
Please Pay Attention
1. After entering an e-Channel, visitors should remove any headgear that obscure their facial features, such as hats, sunglasses and masks, etc.
2. The Immigration Department will regularly review the list of designated countries / regions eligible for the service, and its eligibility criteria and terms and conditions.
3. For visitors who have enrolled for e-Channel service, their immigration arrangements remain unchanged.
4. Holders of electronic travel documents may continue to use traditional counters for departure clearance.
5. Eligible visitors will receive a landing slip bearing the Smart Departure logo upon completion of arrival clearance at immigration counters.
The Landing Slip
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