pilgrim passport/credentials last minute

[megbs]

hello!
I am off on my first camino next week- and from what i understand i need a pilgrim passport and credentials. I was wondering if someone could tell me why i need these, and if there is somewhere i can get them in Porto, as I have left it too late to order the passport.

thank you )

 

[ksam]

Hola megbs! Buen Camino!! You need a passport or credential to show that you are a pilgrim and where you have walked. When you stay in an alburgue you show your pilgrim passport and they date and stamp it each day. This can also be done at cafes or bars along the way. This tells the Pilgrim Office at the Cathedral clearly where and when you walked and allows them to issue your Compostela. It's probably to late to order one now, but I believe that at the Cathedral in Porto you should be able to get one. Enjoy your journey!!!

PS Another option to check would be the Tourist Office! Good Luck!

 

[Doogman]

I have started from Porto twice, and both times I picked up my credential at the Cathedral for a small fee. Just inside the doorway there has been a desk on the right with a person that can help you.

 

[megbs]

thanks to you both!!

 

[David Manzo]

This is the Credencial Del Peregrino that I purchased at the Cathedral in Porto - Buen Camino!

 

[Alexla]

Normally, where do you order the "passport"? We are planning to do the walk this December. starting most likely in Tui?
Thank you.

 

[Anamya]

Normally, where do you order the "passport"?

Hi Alexla! As you have time until you start, you can order the credentials here in the forum. You can go to the "Forum Store" tab on the top and see all the camino-stuff available. The direct link to the credentials is:

https://www.santiagodecompostela.me...passport-from-the-pilgrims-office-in-santiago

In case you want to get them in Tui, places that will have them will be:

• Oficina de Turismo de Tui (at Plaza de San Fernando)
• Catedral de Santa María de Tui (also at Plaza de San Fernando)

Hope that helps!

 

[Alexla]

Thanks Anamya. Got it!