Auto-gate or E-Channel at Beijing Airport?

[STB]

Hi,

I'll be taking a direct flight to Beijing soon, and I'll be testing my HRP for the first time.

Are there Auto-gates (unmanned immigration gates) or E-channels at PEK Airport T2 for HRP holders?

I can't read Chinese or speak Mandarin , and I would prefer to automated systems, than looking at the immigration officer face-to-face.

[Morrison]

I don't think there are any. have lived there until mid last year. the officers speak English. take it easy

[dossier]

Are there definitely echannels in Beijing / SHanghai airports for international flights into the country for Home Return Permit holders? If so, how does it work? Is it like the HKID e-channels with (1) inserting the card (or swiping) and (2) finger print scan?

Thanks

[STB]

The answer is no. No special lanes. No auto-gate...at least in T2.

I had to queue up with the "Chinese Mainland" Nationals.

Foreign Passport holders had an easier time.

The good thing is that the HRP works! Just a mandatory photo shot, and no stamping...and no questions.

[HKChigger]

I had to queue up with the "Chinese Mainland" Nationals.

You had to queue up with Chinese Mainland Nationals because you are a Chinese National. Just because you live in a different part of China doesn't make you better than them.

[Morrison]

C'est la vie.
On the other hand, that would have entitled you for a free ride from Libya back to China.
And what's more, you can go to tea bed without fuss

[STB]

Queue is long, and noisy, but what's important, is that I got in...and got out, no fuzz, no questions, and best of all....no need to pay.

[Char Siu King]

In my experience the folks at Beijing Airport are very friendly. Pretty good English as well in the shops and immigration and security. They really took care of me when I had a super tight connection last year. At most airports they would not have cared. Maybe it's a one off but was quite impressed.

[dossier]

I'm sure I heard something about echannels for HRP holders being installed for use by 'Hong Kong Compatriots' ....
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[virago]

I'm sure I heard something about echannels for HRP holders being installed for use by 'Hong Kong Compatriots' ....
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Wow, you won't give up! Yes, they also have HRP channels in Canada, US and Australia for HK'ers when they travel. Also HK'ers have a special lane in most airports around the world. Not sure why a country would want your special lane just for HK'ers.

On the mainland there are generally mainlanders, foreigners and the special lane for crew, APEC holders etc. You are classed as a foreigner in their eyes.