Originally Posted by
rkkwan
I also thought about this, and my thinking is that they just rely on the airline to check the passengers' documents before boarding that flight. After all, if such passenger tried to enter Hong Kong or try to seek asylum or whatever, they can force the airline to send him/her back, plus levy a big fine.
this is correct. i used to fume at this requirement, i mean just to go from one gate to another does not seem a reason to obtain a visa. at least they should make the process easier and cheaper.