Outdated credential

[CalgaryLynn]

Something I just read in the forums made me think - is it OK to use an old credential from 2021. I was all set to go on a Camino but the CV hit so plans were delayed to this year. I will need to get a new one, if it matters?

 

[trecile]

Your credential from 2021 will be fine.

 

[Vacajoe]

Zero issues with any official credential as long as it hasn’t been completed/sealed at the Pilgrims Office. Many folks walk segments of the Camino over multiple years. Your credential is a relatively new one.

 

[markie6]

Lots of people cannot do a full camino in one go due to work, home and other issues and subsequently have credencials that span many years.

you will be fine

 

[chris_yyc]

Hello fellow Calgarian! You should be fine using the old credential, even if you haven't previously started a Camino.

If you did previously start but had to bail (e.g. injury or timing) you can use the same credential as before by getting the last stamp re-stamped with the new date right next to it. The goal is to show continuity.

 

[M and M]

Something I just read in the forums made me think - is it OK to use an old credential from 2021. I was all set to go on a Camino but the CV hit so plans were delayed to this year. I will need to get a new one, if it matters?

I had my credencial for 5 years and couldn't use it due to illness, injury and Covid! But it is ok to use. People use the same credencial if they walk their Camino in stages over a number of years. Have a great time!

 

[Caomhin O Fearghaill]

I have used the same Camino Passport for nearly five years with no problem...

 

[donalomahony]

Yes, have experience of this, no problem...

Enjoy and Buen Camino

 

[CalgaryLynn]

Thank you!!

 

[David Tallan]

Something I just read in the forums made me think - is it OK to use an old credential from 2021. I was all set to go on a Camino but the CV hit so plans were delayed to this year. I will need to get a new one, if it matters?

Next time I walk from Roncesvalles (or further away), I'll bring a credencial from 1989. I wasn't worried about collecting stamps or finding refugios or getting a Compostela, so I only had it stamped in Roncesvalles. I would like to fill it with stamps. I'm pretty sure, even if it were filled, it wouldn't get me a Compostela, because there aren't enough spaces for the requisite number of stamps. So I'll take a regular, current credencial, too.

But you shouldn't have that problem with a 2021 credencial.