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===Switzerland===

[[File:Zurich International Airport e-Passport control gates.jpg|thumb|e-Passport control self-service gates at [[Zürich Airport]]]]

Automated passport controls were introduced at [[Zürich Airport]] in May 2018. Currently as of 2024, all passengers over 18 who are holders of biometric passports issued by [[Switzerland]] and [[European Economic Area]] member states are eligible to use them on bo theupon departure and arrival.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/official-launch_zurich-airport-introduces-automatic-passport-controls-/44158722 |title=Zurich Airport introduces automatic passport controls |date=31 May 2018 |website= |publisher=SWI swissinfo.ch – the international service of the [[Swiss Broadcasting Corporation]] |access-date=9 June 2019 |quote=}}</ref>

==Hong Kong==

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===Eligibility===

[[File:PRC passport holder can use Hong Kong e-Chanel services.jpg|thumb]]

* A Hong Kong permanent resident aged 7 or above<ref name="gov.hk">{{Cite web|url=https://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/echannel_residents.html|title=e-Channel Service for Residents &#124; Immigration Department|website=www.immd.gov.hk}}</ref> (using a smart identity card)

* A Hong Kong resident aged 11 or above holding a Document of Identity for Visa Purposes (using a smart identity card and carrying a valid Document of Identity for Visa Purposes)

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===E-Channel Service for foreign nationals===

In addition as of 2024, all foreign visitors aged 12 or above who hold a passport that is valid for 90 days and is issued by the following countries and territories can use the E-Channel conveniently upon finishing registration (unless otherwise stated) under reciprocity. Additionally, minors aged 12 to 17 are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to be eligible for the E-Channel.<ref name=mo/>

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_{1 - [[Portuguese passport|Portuguese passport holders]] may use the E-Channel only on departure from Macau under reciprocity.}

Foreign visitor holding a valid passport with Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card or Foreigner’s Residence Permit (more than 6 months) of the People’s Republic of China is available to use the service.<ref name=mo>{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.mo/en/services/ps-1474/ps-1474g/|title=Registration for Automated Passenger Clearance System for non-residents of Macao|publisher=Macao Government}}</ref>

==Malaysia==