Originally Posted by
mosburger
Just for us simple peasants: I've got a valid HKIA FVC. Is it possible to arrive HKG in the morning, apply for e-channel access and then head over to Lo Wu and Shenzhen all during the same day?
can't see why not. I had a fvc, 'upgraded' to the e-channel after an arriving flight, then used the e-channel to exit the airport straight away. so it's certainly instant (for the airport at least, guess the other borders are on the same system...)