Revised credential design with space for stamps on front and back

[Damien Reynolds]

In 2024 I noticed that the design for the official Cathedral credentials had changed. Credentials I obtained from the Cathedral in Donastia in August 2024, as well as from the Pilgrim's office in Santiago in September and October no longer included a map on the backside. Instead, the back included additional panels for sellos.

I figured "ah hah!" they are serious about the 2 stamps everyday requirement, and now the credential would support that requirement.

When I completed my last camino in November, as is my habit, I picked up a couple of fresh credentials from the Pilgrim's Office so I would be ready for my next trip.

In light of the recent news about new rules for receiving a Compostela, I was curious and this morning I took a look at the credentials I obtained in November... They are the "old design" with the map on the back!

I think they were trying to get rid of old inventory or something in preparation for the recent announcement.

I really liked the new design, as the new credential could fully support my gradually formed sello hoarding habit.

Do the credentials that @ivar is offering from this site have the empty panels on the back? If so I'll order some now.

 

[trecile]

To add context, this is what @Damien Reynolds is referring to

Post in thread 'New Compostela Rules'

Yesterday at 9:20 PM

It will probably take pressure off of the Sarria to Santiago stages.

This part I don't understand.

I just think about how inconvenient it would be to walk 100km somewhere else on the way, then catch a train or bus to somewhere close, then walk the last day, just to get a Compostela. If I were them, I'd just walk the last 100km.

• Damien Reynolds

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[ivar]

The ones I sell (that I got from the pilgrims office) does not have the map on the back but more spaces for stamps. You can see this from the photos here:

Official Camino Passport (Credential)

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 credential has place for 54 stamps. This is the Official Pilgrim Credencial (Pilgrims Passport) issued...

www.santiagodecompostela.me

 

[naplesdon]

There is too much confusion about the new directive. Let's not get out in front of our skis. BTW, I always like the map on the back but I have many of both designs.

 

[CTLawGal]

The ones I sell (that I got from the pilgrims office) does not have the map on the back but more spaces for stamps. You can see this from the photos here:

Official Camino Passport (Credential)

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 credential has place for 54 stamps. This is the Official Pilgrim Credencial (Pilgrims Passport) issued...

www.santiagodecompostela.me

Happy to know! I recently ordered two, I noticed the difference but didn't connect the dots!

 

[t2andreo]

Adding the QR code to photograph / scan and get to the registration site to record your information to obtain a Compostela is a brilliant idea! It should help speed the process even more.