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Credencial Oficial do Peregrino de Santiago
Credencial do peregrino a ser carimbada numa mesa de madeira, ao lado de uma concha e de um bordão
Mãos a segurar a credencial do peregrino cheia de carimbos das etapas do Caminho de Santiago
Peregrina a mostrar a credencial do peregrino do Caminho de Santiago enquanto recebe um carimbo no albergue

Loja do Caminho Português de Santiago

Pilgrim's Credential

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The Pilgrim's Credential is the official passport for everyone walking the Camino de Santiago. You use it to collect a stamp at every stage, and it is essential to receive the Compostela. It is recognised by the Cathedral of Santiago and stays with you at every stop.

What the Pilgrim's Credential is for

The credential is much more than a simple document. Along the Camino, it does several things:

  • It proves your journey, with the stamps you collect at each stage.
  • It gives you access to pilgrim albergues, which ask for it before they welcome you.
  • It secures your Compostela, the certificate given in Santiago to those who complete the route.

Without it, there is no record of your journey and no certificate at the end.

Where to stamp your credential

You can get stamps at albergues, churches, cafés and tourist offices along the way. Collect at least one or two stamps a day, so that at the end you have the complete record of your walk.

Take your Pilgrim's Credential with you

Light and practical, the credential fits in any backpack pocket and is easy to carry from the first kilometre to the last. When you reach Santiago, it becomes the physical testimony of your spiritual and cultural journey, and a keepsake of the whole route.
Frequently asked questions

Does the credential let me receive the Compostela?

Yes. The credential is the official document where you collect stamps along the Camino. To receive the Compostela in Santiago, you need to walk at least the last 100 km (or cycle 200 km) and collect at least two stamps a day on that stretch.

Can I use it on any route?

Yes. The credential is valid on every route to Santiago, including the Central Way, the Coastal Way and the Spiritual Variant.

Where can I get it stamped?

At albergues, churches, cafés, restaurants, tourist offices and accommodation along the route.

Do I need the credential to stay in albergues?

Yes. Pilgrim albergues ask for the credential before they welcome you.

How do I protect it from rain and wear?

The Pilgrim's Credential Protective Cover keeps it clean and dry until the last stamp.
14-day returns

Under the applicable law (namely Portuguese Decree-Law no. 24/2014 of 14 February), when the customer buys as a consumer, they have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days, without giving any reason.

The withdrawal period starts on the day the customer (or a third party indicated by them, other than the carrier) takes physical possession of the product.

To exercise the right of withdrawal, the customer can contact us by email: info@caminhoportuguesdesantiago.eu

The right may be exercised by any unequivocal means of communication. To meet the deadline, it is enough to send the withdrawal notice before the 14-day period ends.