Kartarpur Corridor
A Path of Pilgrimage and Peace at the Kartarpur Corridor
Kartarpur Corridor: The Visa‑Free Pilgrimage Gateway to Guru Nanak’s Final Resting Place
The Kartarpur Corridor is a historic and symbolic corridor connecting Dera Baba Nanak in India to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, Pakistan, where Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent the final 18 years of his life. Opened in November 2019 to mark Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary, it enables Indian pilgrims—visa‑free—to cross ~4.7 km into Pakistan for a day-visit to this sacred shrine, a milestone in India‑Pakistan cultural diplomacy .
At the Indian Integrated Check Post in Dera Baba Nanak, pilgrims submit an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) and pay a nominal fee. On the Pakistani side, they access Darbar Sahib’s expansive complex, museum, library, and holy well, believed to date from Guru Nanak’s time . The corridor has been extended for five more years till 2029, although recent diplomatic tensions have caused temporary suspension of pilgrim access as of May 2025.
Despite ongoing geo-political strains, the corridor remains a symbol of peace, faith, and harmony, echoing Guru Nanak’s message of unity by allowing pilgrimage without long-lasting visas or border formalities that once hindered devotees.
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Q1. Can Indian pilgrims travel to Kartarpur without a visa?
Yes. Indian citizens and OCI cardholders can cross into Pakistan visa-free via the Kartarpur Corridor, provided they register online, receive an ETA, and carry a valid passport. Pakistani visas are not required for this specific pilgrimage.
Q2. How much does it cost to visit and what documentation is required?
Pilgrims pay a nominal fee—around ₹50 on the India side and USD 20 on the Pakistan side (waived on special occasions). Travelers must carry a passport, ETA printout, and valid ID; no visa stamp is applied in the passport.
Q3. How is ETA registration done and when should I apply?
Pilgrims must register online via the official portal at least two weeks prior to the visit, providing passport details and travel date. Once approved, an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) PDF is issued, which must be printed and carried on the day of travel.
Q4. When does the corridor operate and are same-day returns mandatory?
The corridor operates daily from dawn to dusk, and pilgrims are required to return on the same day, typically after visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib. The Indian terminal closes by 5 PM, so arriving early ensures a smooth return journey.
Q5. Is the Kartarpur Corridor open now amidst Indo-Pak tensions?
As of May–June 2025, the Kartarpur Corridor has been suspended indefinitely due to heightened security concerns following cross-border tensions. While previously accessible year-round, pilgrimages have been restricted until further notice.
