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How to zoom through new Huanggang Port crossing at Hong Kong’s border

The Huanggang Port will open on Monday after more than six years of redevelopment and rounds of preparatory drills. The 24/7 checkpoint will be the first to adopt the “joint clearance” model, where passengers can complete both departure and entry clearance in a single three-gated automated channel. As the final checks are carried out, the South China Morning Post explains what you need to…

How to zoom through new Huanggang Port crossing at Hong Kong’s border

The new Huanggang Port crossing in Hong Kong’s border is set to open on Monday, marking the first 24/7 checkpoint to adopt the “joint clearance” model. This innovative system allows passengers to complete both departure and entry clearance in a single three-gated automated channel, significantly reducing clearance time from the previous 30 minutes to just five minutes.

To utilize this new facility, both Hong Kong and mainland Chinese residents must register with immigration authorities on both sides of the border. Hong Kong residents can register through various methods, including enrolling at the existing Huanggang checkpoint before it closes on Monday, while mainland residents can complete their registration at the enrolment office on the fifth floor or at the gates of the new channels.

Once registered, travellers can access the checkpoint via authorised public transport, such as buses, green minibuses, or taxis, and must alight for immigration clearance at level two. Afterward, they will need to take escalators to reach the departure hall on level five for clearance, or proceed to a separate clearance hall at level one (M) near the car clearance lane if using cross-boundary private cars.

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