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Hong Kong Introduces 5-Second Facial Recognition Checkpoints

2/13/2026

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Hong Kong will implement a facial recognition clearance channel at a checkpoint by June to reduce processing time to five seconds.
Director of Immigration Benson Kwok Joon-fung announced the plan at a press conference.
In 2025, Hong Kong processed a record 335 million people, up 12% from 2024.
A contactless clearance pilot scheme will be introduced in the second quarter of this year to improve efficiency.

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Hong Kong will implement a facial recognition clearance channel at a checkpoint by June to reduce processing time to five seconds.
Director of Immigration Benson Kwok Joon-fung announced the plan at a press conference.
In 2025, Hong Kong processed a record 335 million people, up 12% from 2024.
A contactless clearance pilot scheme will be introduced in the second quarter of this year to improve efficiency.