India and Pakistan Extend Kartarpur Corridor Agreement for Five Years

The renewal maintains visa-free access for Indian pilgrims to the sacred Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, though the $20 service fee remains unresolved.

The Kartarpur Corridor agreement, initially signed in 2019, has been extended for another five years to facilitate pilgrim visits from India to Pakistan.
India continues to urge Pakistan to waive the $20 service charge per pilgrim, a longstanding request from devotees.
The corridor allows visa-free travel for Indian nationals to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, a significant site for Sikhs where Guru Nanak spent his final years.
Since its inauguration, over 110,670 Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India cardholders have used the corridor.
The extension of the agreement was reached through diplomatic channels, ensuring uninterrupted access for pilgrims.