明起上海虹桥机场、珠海横琴等多个口岸可“刷脸”通关

Core Points - The National Immigration Administration announced that starting from November 5, 2025, Guangdong will add five new ports eligible for the 240-hour visa-free transit policy [1] - Guangdong will also introduce nine additional ports for smart customs clearance in collaboration with Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan [1] Group 1 - From November 5, 2023, smart customs clearance using facial recognition will be implemented at various ports including Shenzhen Bay, Zhuhai Gongbei, Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, and others [1] - Eligible individuals include mainland residents aged 14 and above with valid travel documents to Hong Kong and Macau, as well as residents from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan with appropriate permits [1] - The use of smart quick passage channels will require consent for biometric data collection, including facial and fingerprint verification [1] Group 2 - Statistics indicate a 23.2% year-on-year increase in the number of Hong Kong and Macau residents crossing through Shenzhen Bay, accounting for 61.9% of total traffic at the port [1] - Weekend cross-border shopping has become a new norm for families in the Greater Bay Area [1]