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All Pilgrims who propose to visit Sri Kartarpur Sahib in district Narowal, Pakistan may register here in advance. Applicant is required to register himself/herself in advance of proposed date of travel. Registration does not confer a right to travel. Applicants who are granted permission will be sent electronic travel authorization (ETA) on the e-mail address provided in their application. Pilgrims are required to bring a copy of the ETA to Dera Baba Nanak ICP. Pilgrims will go in the morning and shall have to return the same day. Pilgrims shall be allowed to visit only Sri Kartarpur Sahib and not anywhere outside.
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Can pilgrims fill application form through offline mode?
No, pilgrims have to register only through the online mode on the portal. Applications for filling on the website are accepted at designated points of Government of Punjab.
What is the eligibility for Indian pilgrim?
Applicant must have valid Indian Passport.
What is the eligibility for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) for visit?
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card holder shall have OCI Card along with valid passport of their country.
What are essential documents for online registration?
Photograph and valid passport, OCI Card details in case of OCI Card holders.
What is the mode of receiving of the confirmation for registration?
Applicant will receive SMS and e-mail (if provided) along with provisional ID number after successful filling up of the form through portal.
What if applicants don't have Mobile number?
Mobile number is mandatory to submit online application for travel.
What if applicants don't have email ID?
Email ID is not mandatory to submit online application for travel. Applicants are advised to provide e-mail ID while submitting online details, so that Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) can be received as attachment in email (if provided). Alternatively, they may download ETA from the link provided in SMS message.
Is there any fee for online registration?
There is no registration fee for online registration.
How the applicant will get the status of application?
Applicant will get a SMS and e-mail (if provided) on provisional registration of form. Confirmation/Non-confirmation of visit will be sent to the applicant prior to the date of travel through SMS and email to the registered mobile number and email ID (if provided) submitted on the portal. An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) slip will be sent through email in case of confirmation of visit. The same can also be downloaded from the portal. A link in this regard will be shared by SMS and e-mail (if provided).
What is Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)?
Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is a bar coded authorization slip containing details of name, confirmation of registration, date of travel etc. of applicant for his/her travel date to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur. ETA must be carried by the pilgrim for the visit.
What is the validity of ETA?
ETA is valid from dawn to dusk on the date of travel. Pilgrims will go in the morning and shall have to return the same day.
How to download the ETA?
ETA can be downloaded through portal under section or can be obtained from their confirmation email (if provided).
Where are the Immigration and Customs checks located?
Immigration and Customs checks counters are located inside the Passenger Terminal Building at Dera Baba Nanak.
What is the distance between Passenger Terminal Building (PTB), Dera Baba Nanak to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur?
Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur is located at the distance of 4.1 Km from PTB, Dera Baba Nanak.
What are the essential documents to be carried by the pilgrims during the visit?
Indian Pilgrims shall carry a printout of ETA during the visit along with valid Indian Passport. Persons of Indian origin shall carry Overseas Citizen of India Card and passport of their country along with ETA.
How can applicant track the status of application?
Applicant may track the status of registration application by querying registration number, passport number and date of birth in the section of the Portal.
Whether i have to pay any visiting fee?
Yes, Every passenger will have to pay a fee of about $20 as a visiting fee to visit the holy shrine of Kartarpur Sahib.
What are the places of visit allowed to pilgrims in Pakistan?
Pilgrims are allowed to visit only Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur and no other place.
Is it mandatory to travel in group by pilgrims?
Pilgrims may preferably form a group of at least 15 people during their visit.
Is there any currency limitation during travel?
As per RBI regulations.
Are the pilgrims allowed to carry US Dollars for the visit?
As per RBI regulations.
Is there any limitation on carrying of luggage during travel?
Each pilgrim can carry one baggage upto 7 kg weight including drinking water and dry eatables if any during the travel.
What are the processes to be followed by the pilgrim before travel?
Pilgrims shall visit the Passenger Terminal Building, Dera Baba Nanak on the date of visit along with all relevant documents. After Immigration and Customs checks, they will proceed to security checks and thereafter they may start their visit through the corridor. Government of Punjab will arrange shuttle service for PTB, Dera Baba Nanak from designated points.
Should pilgrims carry the prescribed medicine which they have been taking regularly on the advice of their doctors?
Pilgrims can carry their necessary medicine during their visit.
What are the items not to be carried during the visit?
The items listed in the negative list are strictly prohibited to carry, either way, during the visit.
List of negative items are:
Source:
https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in/kpr/
Last Updated on 28-Jan-2022