CELEBRATING 550 SALA PURB OF GURU NANAK DEV JI'S AND VISITING KARTARPUR SAHIB IN PAKISTAN.
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A state-of-the-art passenger terminal with facilitation centre to host government officials responsible for ensuring hassle-free travel of pilgrims, food kiosks, parking areas and security points will be ready by November 8 when Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will formally inaugurate the much-awaited Kartarpur corridor.
Indian pilgrims of all faiths and persons of Indian origin now Nationals of Other Countries can use the corridor and the travel will be visa free. Pilgrims need to carry only a valid passport while persons of Indian origin need to carry Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card along with the passport of their country, 5000 pilgrims per day will be allowed and on certain occasion this can be increased to 10000.
Those who wish to visit the holy shrine need to register with the home ministry. Under the agreement, Pakistan will levy a fee of $20 per pilgrim per visit. India said it is ready to amend agreement should Pakistan change its stand on the fee agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur Corridor paving way for Indian Sikh pilgrims to pay visit the holy Darbar Sahib shrine in Pakistan. Pakistan has assured India to make sufficient provision for Langar (community kitchen) and distribution of "Prasad".
Pilgrims, who wish to visit the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur in Pakistan will be allowed to carry a maximum of Rs 11,000 and a 7-kg bag, and will not be allowed to venture beyond the shrine. The Kartarpur corridor will be open from dawn to dusk. The pilgrims travelling in the morning will have to return on the same day and the corridor will be operational throughout the year, except on notified days, to be informed in advance.
Online registration for Kartarpur pilgrimage starts
Devotees can register themselves on government's online portal. For registration of pilgrims, online portal (prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in) has already gone live , The pilgrims will have to register themselves online on this portal and exercise their choice to travel on any day. They will be informed by SMS and email of the confirmation of registration 3 to 4 days in advance of the date of travel. An Electronic Travel Authorisation will also be generated.
The pilgrims need to carry Electronic Travel Authorisation, along with their passport, when they arrive at the Passenger Terminal Building here, the statement said.
There are comprehensive instructions for on line registration as well as Dos and Don'ts issued by the Govt which have to be followed strictly. there are given on the said web site and are reproduced below:-
General Instructions for Pilgrims
2. Applicant is required to register himself/herself in advance of proposed date of travel.
3. Registration does not confer a right to travel.
4. Applicants who are granted permission may be informed only 4 days before proposed date of travel. Therefore, Applicants should make their travel arrangements in advance.
5. Pilgrims will go in the morning and shall have to return the same day.
6. Pilgrims shall be allowed to visit only Sri Kartarpur Sahib and not anywhere outside.
Do's
1.Eco-friendly material, preferably cloth bags should be used & surroundings should be kept clean.
2. Currency limitation of maximum 11000/- INR must be followed.
3. Only one baggage upto 7 kg weight including drinking water may be carried.
Don'ts
1. Do not carry any item mentioned in the negative list
2. Smoking, drinking and use of tobacco is not allowed inside Passenger Terminal Building(PTB) Complex
3. Do not touch any unattended article. Inform about anything suspicious to the authorities.
4. Playing loud music and photographing others without permission may not be done.
Instructions for Filling Registration Form
Before filling the online registration:
1. Ensure that Acrobat Reader is installed in your computer system. If you do not have the software it can be downloaded from the said site.
2. Applicant must be aware of his/her blood group for filling registration form.
Conditions for Applicant :
1. Applicant should possess a valid passport.
2. OCI card holder need to fill OCI cards details in registration form.
3. It is the applicant’s responsibility to feed accurate information complete in every respect including spellings of name, date of birth etc. as in passport.
4. Incorrect or false information, concealing any material facts in the application form will be ground for rejection of application.
Keep the following items (in digital form) ready while filling the registration form:
1. Scanned copy of passport size photograph (in JPG format not exceeding 300 kb in size).
2. Scanned copy of Passport (containing photo & personal particulars) and last page containing family details in pdf format only not exceeding 500 kb in size.
Sample Copies of the Online Registration Form:
You should download blank Registration Form to go through the information required in Online filling of Registration Form.
Others -OCI Card Holders https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in/kpr/resources/pdf/OCI.pdf
REGISTRATION ON LINE :- OPEN PAGE
- https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in/kpr/basicDetailsa
Select Nationality and proceed as per instruction on the page.
After successful online registration:
Take a printout of the registration form and keep with you for reference.
You will receive SMS and e-mail after successful registration.
VIDEO ON INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES.
We have placed a video here in Punjabi Language aired by BBC News oversees which can be played right here. It gives our detailed instructions as mentioned above.
REGISTRATION ON LINE :- OPEN PAGE
- https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in/kpr/basicDetailsa
Select Nationality and proceed as per instruction on the page.
After successful online registration:
Take a printout of the registration form and keep with you for reference.
You will receive SMS and e-mail after successful registration.
We have placed a video here in Punjabi Language aired by BBC News oversees which can be played right here. It gives our detailed instructions as mentioned above.
DHAN BABA NANAK DEV JI,
About Dera Baba Nanak - Sri Kartarpur Sahib Pilgrimage
Village Kartarpur is located at the west bank of river Ravi where Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji spent last 18 years of his life. Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak is about 1 km from the Indo- Pakistan border and on the east bank of River Ravi. To the west side of the river is located the town of Kartarpur, Pakistan. Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib falls in district Narowal of Pakistan, about 4.5 k.m. from the international border near the historic town of Dera Baba Nanak, District Gurdaspur, Punjab. The Indian part of Dera Baba Nanak - Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor involves a 4.1 k.m. long four lane highway from Dera Baba Nanak to international border and a state of the art Passenger Terminal Building (PTB) at the international border. Dera Baba Nanak is a city situated in Gurdaspur district in the state of Punjab, India. Followers of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji built the town and named it Dera Baba Nanak after their great ancestor.
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FAQs- Parkash Purb 550
- Where to register for the visit to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur?
- Pilgrims may register at the portal - https://prakashpurb550.mha.gov.in
- 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. List of e-seva centers
- 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 at least 4 days 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), sent 4 days before the date of travel. - 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.
- What are the essential documents to be kept during application through online portal?
- Scanned copy of passport size photograph (only JPG format of size between 10 kb and 300 kb) along with scanned copy of first page of Passport containing photo and personal particulars and last page containing family details in pdf format only between 20 kb to 500 kb in size.
- 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. - 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?
- Each pilgrim is allowed to carry only 11,000 Indian Rupees (convertible to Pakistani Rupees at the counters of Passenger Terminal Building, Dera Baba Nanak).
- Are the pilgrims allowed to carry US Dollars for the visit?
- No.
- If passengers are left with balance of Pakistan Rupees, are they be allowed to convert back into Indian rupees?
- Yes, the pilgrims are allowed to convert back the balance left of Pakistani Rupees if any after performing the visit into Indian Rupees.
- 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:
1. Firearms and ammunition
2. Explosive substances
3. Narcotic drugs and Psychotropic substances
4. Knife and blade except all types of Kirpans
5. Counterfeit currency notes, stamps and coins
6. Maps and literature with incorrect depiction of external boundaries of India and Pakistan (both in physical as well as digital form)
7. Literature, media items and objects including flags and banners, challenging territorial integrity of India and Pakistan or potentially damaging to communal harmony in India and Pakistan (both in physical as well as digital form)
8. Any goods for commercial purpose for profit gain or commercial usage, as per applicable laws
9. Radio transmitters not approved for normal usage
10. Satellite phone
11. Objects made of Gold and Silver, other than ornaments for personal use or for religious purposes, as per applicable laws
12. Pornographic material
13. Goods infringing the enforceable intellectual property rights
14. Antiquities and Art treasures
15. Wildlife items and products
16. Endangered species of plants and animals whether live or dead
17. Wi-fi and broadband devices
18. Liquor
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