Hong Kong relaxes e-Channel rules so frequent visitors can register after just two trips
From 27 February 2026, visitors who have entered Hong Kong only twice in the past two years can enrol in the territory’s e-Channel automated-gate programme, with fingerprint collection dropped for e-passport holders. The relaxed criteria and simplified registration aim to cut airport queue times and reinforce Hong Kong’s attractiveness for international conferences and business travel.
Feb 27, 2026
