Control Point Locations

When arriving in or exiting from Hong Kong you can choose one of 11 control points. The following table describes control points covering air, land and sea travel, provides relevant details on their use, and lists opening hours.

Summary of Locations

Immigration Control Points

Situation Upon Entry

Opening Hours (*Peak Hours)

1. Hong Kong International Airport

Shorter waiting time for entry.

Terminal 1:
24 hours

Terminal 2:
6:00 am to 2:00 am
after midnight

2. Lo Wu

The major land boundary control point, with a purpose-built Visitor Clearance Hall. Even during peak travel seasons the waiting time at Lo Wu is shorter than that at Lok Ma Chau.

6:30 am to midnight

(*7:00 am to 9:00 am, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm)

3. Hung Hom

Shorter waiting time for entry.

6:30 am to 11:45 pm

(*10:30 am to 2:00 pm,
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm)

4. Lok Ma Chau

The busiest land boundary control point. Normally, the waiting time for clearance is longer, especially during peak travel seasons, holidays and weekends.

24 hours

(*7:00 am to 10:00 am,
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm)

5. Lok Ma Chau Spur Line

Shorter waiting time for entry.

6:30 am to 10:30 pm

6. Man Kam To

Shorter waiting time for entry.

7:00 am to 10:00 pm
(Please click here ( http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201002/11/P201002110192.htm ) for special arrangements for immigration clearance services)

(*5:30 pm to 7:30 pm)

7. Sha Tau Kok

Light passenger traffic. Chosen by fewer passengers.

7:00 am to 10:00 pm

(*4:30 pm to 7:00 pm)

8. China Ferry Terminal

Shorter waiting time for entry.

6:00 am to midnight

(*11:00 am to 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm)

9. Macau Ferry Terminal

Shorter waiting time for entry.

24 hours

10. Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal

Shorter waiting time for entry.

7:15 am to 10:15 pm

11. Shenzhen Bay

Shorter waiting time for entry.

6:30 am to midnight

(*8:30 am to 12:30 pm)

 

Further Information

The contact details for all control points are available through the following link.