Originally Posted by
GinFizz
E-channel worked for me this time (Nov 13th) exiting China at PKX (Daxing) - though I had to try three different gates before finding one that could read my passport chip (embedded in a thick polycarbonate passport info "page"). Post-midnight flight (PKX-DOH) so the airport was eerily quiet (and no queues either at security or passport control/e-gates).
Originally Posted by
PTY1K
I registered when returning last week. At PVG T1, the registration desk is just behind the eGates (don't go down to baggage claim). It took a little time but was not complicated. Last time I registered I had to complete a form, but this time they did everything for me and I just had to sign an electronic form.
Originally Posted by
narvik
Not sure when you had registered the first time, but the system will need you to manually enter 1 time after registration I believe.
The eChannels I used only require a thumbprint for the 'door' to open.
Report:
On Dec.2, applied e-channel at PKX after flight from KIX. International arrival at PKX was pretty empty. It took 5 min to get e-channel registered.
On Dec.12, tried to use e-channel at PVG to exit China. Passport scan worked but finger print did not open the gate. I had to go to regular passport control for manual check.
One official told me that it may not work for the first time after you get e-channel approved. He asked me try next time.
Is this nonsense?