First 'document free' channels go live for HK, Macao, and mainland travelers
Starting today (Nov. 20), China's first batch of "document free" channels has begun trial operations at the Shenzhen Bay Port and Gongbei Port in Zhuhai, adjacent to Macao.
This convenient boundary-crossing initiative primarily targets frequent travelers between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. Eligible travelers include:
- Hong Kong and Macao residents holding valid Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (including non-Chinese nationals).
- Mainland residents over the age of 14 holding valid Exit-Entry Permits for Traveling to and from Hong Kong and Macao, with multiple-entry permits for purposes such as stay, family visits, business, talent exchange, or other categories, who have consented to the collection and verification of biometric data such as facial features and fingerprints by boundary inspection authorities.
When using the "Document free" channels, these groups do not need to present physical entry-exit documents. Instead, travelers can complete boundary-crossing procedures using biometric recognition, replacing the need to "show a document" with simply "scanning their face."
In addition, all individuals traveling between the Mainland and these regions are still advised to carry their valid entry-exit documents at all times.
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