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No, you can ask for the distance certificate at the desk, it's always an optional additionI take it that registration is also required for a distance
certificate?
What if it is your preference instead of a Compostela and not an optional addition?No, you can ask for the distance certificate at the desk, it's always an optional addition
I think that in order to get a numbered ticket for the queue for both the Compostela and Distance Certificate you need to show that you are pre-registered.No, you can ask for the distance certificate at the desk, it's always an optional addition
Will do, cheersI think that in order to get a numbered ticket for the queue for both the Compostela and Distance Certificate you need to show that you are pre-registered.
It definitely can't hurt to be registered.
Yes i totally agree. What i meant by my comment is that you shouldn't worry about registering in addition for the distance certificate.... Once at the desk getting your Compostela you can request the certificateI think that in order to get a numbered ticket for the queue for both the Compostela and Distance Certificate you need to show that you are pre-registered.
It definitely can't hurt to be registered.
Oooh... That's a question for the Pilgrim Office, maybe @Flog could ask. In my experience you occasionally get pilgrims who just want a stamp and no Compostela... In that case their credential is stamped (but with a different stamp to the usual).What if it is your preference instead of a Compostela and not an optional addition?
Oooh... That's a question for the Pilgrim Office, maybe @Flog could ask. In my experience you occasionally get pilgrims who just want a stamp and no Compostela... In that case their credential is stamped (but with a
different stamp to the usual).
I've never come across a situation where someone doesn't want a Compostela but does want a distance certificate. Possible in theory maybe - but possibly not permitted.
In 2019 I got just a distance certificate. It was no problem at all.I've never come across a situation where someone doesn't want a Compostela but does want a distance certificate. Possible in theory maybe - but possibly not permitted.
This was my understanding but it appears that when you register to attend the Pilgram Office you are registering for your Compostela. Possibly you can request only the distance certificate once your admitted.In 2019 I got just a distance certificate. It was no problem at all.
In fact, I have never requested a Compostela. I requested the alternate "welcome certificate" on my first two Caminos, only to discover that the first year I was given a Compostela when I compared them side to side.
Try looking for Estados Unidos (or just pretend to be Albanian as its near the top of the listI am trying to register on the website and can’t seem to find America or United State under ‘Nationality’. Am I the only one not seeing the USA the Nationality field ?!
Estados Unidos is a Spanish for United States - very coolI am trying to register on the website and can’t seem to find America or United State under ‘Nationality’. Am I the only one not seeing the USA the Nationality field ?!
Try looking for Estados Unidos (or just pretend to be Albanian as its near the top of the list)
Which of the options translates to "layabout"?What I do wonder: Once you picked your nationality from the Spanish menu option, how do you then manage to pick your profession in Spanish?
Can someone post the link for registering online? Thank you.
Can you send it as a link please as I only have my phone on Camino and therefore can’t access a QR code. TxJust to clear up a question which I have asked several times, but wasn't given an answer to, but will answer now for anyone who would like to know. All at the risk of opening another can of worms but never mind, here goes:
Below is the QR code which takes you to the website to register to get your compostela. You don't need to wait til you get to the pilgrims office. You don't need to wait til the night before, you can do it days or weeks ahead if you wish.
I registered, out of curiosity, on the 24th of March, prompted by an earlier thread. I registered again for someone else on the 10th of April.
This morning I checked. Both sets of details came up on the system. So... you can register in advance if you wish. It makes absolutely no difference finding your code on the system if it's been registered 3 seconds, 3 minutes, 3 days or 3 weeks in advance.
Right now, Santiago is relatively calm after the madness of Samana Santa and it isn't a big deal as pilgrim numbers are relatively low, but it will soon start picking up again...
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The link is in the post by Ivar immediately above yours in this thread.Can you send it as a link please as I only have my phone on Camino and therefore can’t access a QR code. Tx
It is in the post by @ivar immediately before yours.Can you send it as a link please as I only have my phone on Camino and therefore can’t access a QR code. Tx
hi there. How do you check that you are registered, please?Just to clear up a question which I have asked several times, but wasn't given an answer to, but will answer now for anyone who would like to know. All at the risk of opening another can of worms but never mind, here goes:
Below is the QR code which takes you to the website to register to get your compostela. You don't need to wait til you get to the pilgrims office. You don't need to wait til the night before, you can do it days or weeks ahead if you wish.
I registered, out of curiosity, on the 24th of March, prompted by an earlier thread. I registered again for someone else on the 10th of April.
This morning I checked. Both sets of details came up on the system. So... you can register in advance if you wish. It makes absolutely no difference finding your code on the system if it's been registered 3 seconds, 3 minutes, 3 days or 3 weeks in advance.
The Compostela does not mention your starting point or the distance you travelled. Just your name and the date it was issued. You can ask for a distance certificate which does name your starting point and distance walkedIf I pre register and choose St Jean does that mean that my Compostela will say that. I would very much like my actual starting point registered. Thanks to all for your help
So how does that work?Just to clear up a question which I have asked several times, but wasn't given an answer to, but will answer now for anyone who would like to know. All at the risk of opening another can of worms but never mind, here goes:
Below is the QR code which takes you to the website to register to get your compostela. You don't need to wait til you get to the pilgrims office. You don't need to wait til the night before, you can do it days or weeks ahead if you wish.
I registered, out of curiosity, on the 24th of March, prompted by an earlier thread. I registered again for someone else on the 10th of April.
This morning I checked. Both sets of details came up on the system. So... you can register in advance if you wish. It makes absolutely no difference finding your code on the system if it's been registered 3 seconds, 3 minutes, 3 days or 3 weeks in advance.
Right now, Santiago is relatively calm after the madness of Samana Santa and it isn't a big deal as pilgrim numbers are relatively low, but it will soon start picking up again...
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When you get to the Pilgrim Office, you show the barcode to the attendant at the door, who will then issue you a queue slip - another barcode - that establishes your place in the queue. Then watch for that number to be called and go to the station that will be identified on the monitor in the corridor or the waiting room. Once there, the volunteer will scan the first barcode to bring up the details you entered when you registered, check that these are correct, make any adjustments that might be needed, check your credential, and then proceed to print your Compostela and distance certificate. Once the Compostela is printed, they will explain that your name has been translated to Latin for the Compostela, and the distance on the distance certificate is the official distance from your starting point.So how does that work?
I just registered and got the bar code and now what? Do I waitt in line at the pilgrims office ris there a seperate laine for the preregistered pilgrims. What is the purpos of preregistering?
Now, that is what I call a full answer! THANK YOU!When you get to the Pilgrim Office, you show the barcode to the attendant at the door, who will then issue you a queue slip - another barcode - that establishes your place in the queue. Then watch for that number to be called and go to the station that will be identified on the monitor in the corridor or the waiting room. Once there, the volunteer will scan the first barcode to bring up the details you entered when you registered, check that these are correct, make any adjustments that might be needed, check your credential, and then proceed to print your Compostela and distance certificate. Once the Compostela is printed, they will explain that your name has been translated to Latin for the Compostela, and the distance on the distance certificate is the official distance from your starting point.
After that, you will need to pay at the checkout if you got a distance certificate, and of course for any other memorabilia you might wish to buy from the shop. I also always get a mailing tube at this point because I don't want to crumple either the Compostela or distance certificate in my pack.
ok, I just registered. Do i just take it with me to the pilgrims office? About how long does it take to get it then?Just to clear up a question which I have asked several times, but wasn't given an answer to, but will answer now for anyone who would like to know. All at the risk of opening another can of worms but never mind, here goes:
Below is the QR code which takes you to the website to register to get your compostela. You don't need to wait til you get to the pilgrims office. You don't need to wait til the night before, you can do it days or weeks ahead if you wish.
I registered, out of curiosity, on the 24th of March, prompted by an earlier thread. I registered again for someone else on the 10th of April.
This morning I checked. Both sets of details came up on the system. So... you can register in advance if you wish. It makes absolutely no difference finding your code on the system if it's been registered 3 seconds, 3 minutes, 3 days or 3 weeks in advance.
Right now, Santiago is relatively calm after the madness of Samana Santa and it isn't a big deal as pilgrim numbers are relatively low, but it will soon start picking up again...
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See my post four above (#36). You will be let in immediately, but its impossible to tell how long the queue will be at the time you arrive. Earlier this year, it was only a matter of minutes.ok, I just registered. Do i just take it with me to the pilgrims office? About how long does it take to get it then?
When you arrive, the quard scan theQr code and gives you a ticket.ok, I just registered. Do i just take it with me to the pilgrims office? About how long does it take to get it then?
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