How to zoom through new Huanggang Port crossing at Hong Kong’s border
Por Jess Ma,Lo Hoi-ying — South China Morning Post – News feed
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Here is your guide to registration, clearance and transport at revamped crossing opening on Monday, promising five-minute processing times
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Jess Ma and Lo Hoi-ying Published: 2:00pm, 10 Oct 2026
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 navigate the new checkpoint.
1. Do I need to register for ‘joint clearance’?
Yes, Hong Kong and mainland Chinese residents will have to register with immigration authorities on both sides of the border to use the facilities.
Hong Kong residents can register in several ways:
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