Immigration Department to introduce Seamless e-Channel service
In the 2025 Policy Address, the Chief Executive proposed establishing Hong Kong's first "seamless clearance" pilot scheme at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Boundary Crossing (HKZMB Hong Kong Boundary Crossing) in the second quarter of 2026. The Immigration Department (ImmD) announced today (June 11) that a Seamless e-Channel service will be launched on June 25. From that date, enrolled eligible Hong Kong permanent residents will be able to enjoy "on-the-move" self-service departure clearance seamlessly by employing AI and facial recognition technology at the departure hall of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port without the need to present a Hong Kong identity card or an e-Channel QR code.
Hong Kong permanent residents aged 11 or above holding a valid smart identity card and have arrived in or departed from Hong Kong via the Passenger Clearance Building of the HZMB Hong Kong Port 10 times or more in the past 90 days are eligible to enrol in the Seamless e-Channel service. Starting from today (June 11), eligible Hong Kong residents can use a smartphone with biometric authentication to download the ImmD's Contactless e-Channel mobile application for enrolment. Eligible Hong Kong permanent residents aged 11 to 17 must enrol with the consent of their parent or legal guardian.
When performing departure clearance, upon entering the Seamless e-Channel, enrolled Hong Kong permanent residents only need to face forwards, pass through the Seamless e-Channel at a normal walking pace and maintain an appropriate distance from other users. The departure process is completed without the need to stop or present any travel document or e-Channel QR code.
The ImmD reminds that enrolled Hong Kong permanent residents must still carry a valid Hong Kong identity card when using the Seamless e-Channel Service. Moreover, residents can continue to use other e-Channels or traditional counters for immigration clearance.
For details of the Seamless e-Channel service, please visit the ImmD's website atwww.immd.gov.hk/sec. For enquiries, please call the enquiry hotline at 2824 6111, fax to 2877 7711 or send an email at enquiry@immd.gov.hk.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, Photo source: reference image
Commissioner of Police visits Netherlands and Switzerland
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, attended the 19th Pearls in Policing Conference at The Hague, the Netherlands, from June 7 to 9 (The Hague time), and visited Zurich, Switzerland, from June 10 to 11 (Zurich time) to exchange views with local law enforcement agencies.
Mr Chow attended the 19th Pearls in Policing Conference at The Hague, the Netherlands, from June 7 to 9. The theme of the conference was "Charting the Horizon: Law Enforcement Leadership in the Next Era", with law enforcement leaders from 18 countries and regions, academics and representatives of international organisations.
He attended panel discussions, keynote speech sessions and visit activities, and discussed with other participants the challenges ahead for policing work, as well as how relevant organisations and personnel can equip themselves to meet those challenges.
In addition, Mr Chow attended a presentation delivered by the International Action Learning Group (IALG), of which a representative from the Hong Kong Police Force is a member. Through discussions, field visits and group work, the IALG envisions sustainable leadership in policing, focusing on values-based leadership, global collaboration, ethical policing, innovation and community safety.
Mr Chow arrived in Zurich on June 10 and visited the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland (MROS) to meet with the Head of the MROS, Mr Anton Brönnimann; the Head of the Economic Crimes Division of the Swiss Federal Police, Mr Yanick Favre; the Head of INTERPOL National Central Bureau Switzerland, Mr Charles Marchon, and the Head of the Economic Crimes Division of the Zurich Cantonal Police, Ms Tanja Fuchs.
Both sides engaged in in-depth discussions on opportunities for co-operation in financial investigations, with particular emphasis on asset tracing, including fund flow analysis, virtual asset tracking and public-private partnerships, and explored feasible directions for strengthening intelligence exchange and professional collaboration. They also exchanged views on combating cross-border money laundering activities, enhancing law enforcement effectiveness, and addressing emerging challenges posed by fintech-related crimes. Both sides expressed their hope to enhance capabilities in combating economic and financial crimes through sustained exchanges and co-operation, thereby jointly safeguarding the security and stability of the international financial system.
Mr Chow returned to Hong Kong today (June 12, Hong Kong time).
Commissioner of Police visits Netherlands and Switzerland Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police visits Netherlands and Switzerland Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police visits Netherlands and Switzerland Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
