Getting a Credencial at SJPDP Pilgrim Office: Can I buy it after 8:30 PM?

[SallyandtheFox]

Hello, I'm arriving at SJPDP train station at 20.30 on Monday 8th, will the Pilgrim Office be closed? I think I read that's when they close. I wanted to buy my Credencial that evening - before going to accommodation to get my first stamp! Might I have trouble getting into accommodation without the Credencial that night, or is that only required for the Municipal albergue?
Thank you in advance!

 

[Pukiki]

Hello, I'm arriving at SJPDP train station at 20.30 on Monday 8th, will the Pilgrim Office be closed? I think I read that's when they close. I wanted to buy my Credencial that evening - before going to accommodation to get my first stamp! Might I have trouble getting into accommodation without the Credencial that night, or is that only required for the Municipal albergue?
Thank you in advance!

This is a good question. I don't have one either, but I've already booked 2 nights in Hotel des Pyrenees and I didn't need a special Credential for the booking, so I am guessing it is ok.

I'm leaving one day after you!

Update: I just called the hotel and they spoke in English, telling me they don't require guests to have a pilgrim credential

 

[mspath]

Hello, I'm arriving at SJPDP train station at 20.30 on Monday 8th, will the Pilgrim Office be closed? I think I read that's when they close. I wanted to buy my Credencial that evening - before going to accommodation to get my first stamp! Might I have trouble getting into accommodation without the Credencial that night, or is that only required for the Municipal albergue?
Thank you in advance!

Years past the Pilgrim Office in season stayed open for the arrival of the last train. Check the current post here by forum member Monasp the coordinatrice of the Pilgrim office for more info.

 

[trecile]

You probably have time to order a credential from the Camino Forum store.

Official Camino Passport (Credential)

The pilgrim's office has increased the price to me, so now the lowest price is at €3,- (not €2,-). The photo above is of a passport with stamps. This passport comes with no stamps, you collect them when you walk. Also have a look at the Pilgrim Passport Sleeve to protect your passport. The...

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[CWBuff]

I Honest to God cannot recall if Beilari asked me for my Credencial ... but a fast check with my FindPilgrims footprints makes me think not

My 1st shot of SJPdP is around 3:20PM, my shot of Beilari is at 5:27; then there are couple of photos of me without my backpack & jacket - meaning I had to 'drop them off' (of course one has to remember that Pilgrims not allowed to bring backpacks into the rooms at Beilari .... and perhaps the fact that I had a reservation so Fleur most likely just checked my name off the list) and finally the Pilgrim's Office at 5:48...

I'm going to conclude that I got my Credencial "later on" which is not to say that Joseph & Fleur may have asked for it upon my returning back before dinner

 

[Mournes]

Hello, I'm arriving at SJPDP train station at 20.30 on Monday 8th, will the Pilgrim Office be closed? I think I read that's when they close. I wanted to buy my Credencial that evening - before going to accommodation to get my first stamp! Might I have trouble getting into accommodation without the Credencial that night, or is that only required for the Municipal albergue?
Thank you in advance!

Hi Sally
Credencial only required for the Municipal .Not required for private/ commercial gîtes.
Buen Camino

 

[Mournes]

Should have added you can purchase a credencial from the Pilgrim's Office the following morning.It opens from 7.30 a m.
I was a volunteer there last year.

 

[André Walker]

For what it’s worth (opening hours might have changed):

 

[Mournes]

Hi André
That Google Street View is dated June 2015 almost 8 years ago.For what it's worth 8 years later the opening hours have changed.

 

[RJM]

Private accommodations do not require a credential and if you want a stamp you can go to the pilgrim's office the next morning (early), get your credential and bring it to your accommodation and they will stamp it then.

 

[Kathar1na]

Forum member @Monasp who manages the pilgrim office in SJPP posted this in January 2023:

The office is open from 7h30 am to noon and from 2pm to 8 pm or to the last train

 

[SallyandtheFox]

Thank you for the info, what an amazing bunch you are!

 

[Monasp]

Yes we will be open until the last train arrives

 

[3MS]

Yes we will be open until the last train arrives

Hi I will be arriving 14th May 2023. That is a Sunday. I'm using express bourricot for my transfer from Biarritz to SJPD. most likely arriving around 4PM. Are open that time on a Sunday?

 

[trecile]

Hi I will be arriving 14th May 2023. That is a Sunday. I'm using express bourricot for my transfer from Biarritz to SJPD. most likely arriving around 4PM. Are open that time on a Sunday?

Yes. They are open until at least 8pm.