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I believe that there's a special procedure for groups.I am bringing a group of 15 and curious to understand the wait time in mid August so that I can plan around it.
More, both times, the individuals had time to personalise the process by enquiring about my journey. The process might seem less personal than it once was, but clearly doesn't have to be devoid of personal interaction.
Happily, that is the feedback we get from most pilgrims these days.. a faster process but more time to engage with the pilgrim.
Budget for an hour, but you'll likely be in and out much faster..
I am bringing a group of 15 and curious to understand the wait time in mid August so that I can plan around it.
A large group will obviously cause a short back up. (I'm talking one of the groups of 100, not just 15).
@Flog - what is the process for a group to receive Compostelas?Happily, that is the feedback we get from most pilgrims these days.. a faster process but more time to engage with the pilgrim.
@Flog - what is the process for a group to receive Compostelas?
I had a short but pretty deep conversation with the volunteer in April this year. Very touching, and the opposite of what I expected. (I suppose I thought automation on the front end would mean less personal contact at the desk - an irrational thought, in retrospect. In fact it means more time at the desk, and a more relaxed volunteer.)Happily, that is the feedback we get from most pilgrims these days.. a faster process but more time to engage with the pilgrim.
I didn't even know that existed. Last July I walked in with a group of 10 I met on the way, and I just left them at the normal office. They didn't mention anything when we met up again later. But perhaps they registered individually, rather than as a group.
I am sorry to read your post. Which camino did you walk? Was everything ok? That is a bit of a silly question, but it just means: I hope that what you needed was what you received on your camino!I just got mine yesterday. Got on line about 210pm (I had registered for my qr code the night before) and waited about 10 min. When I left at 230 there was no one online.
I found my experience with the person who gave me my Compostela to not be the greatest, it might have been a cultural/language issue but it seemed a bit antagonistic which began with an argument about how I filled out the online form. Oh well, it's my third Compostela and will inevitably remain in the tube until I lose it.
The Via Podiensis and Frances. Everything was great and I have been happily enjoying Santiago and running into friends I haven't seen in weeks! Now if only it could be a bit cooler here... HahaI am sorry to read your post. Which camino did you walk? Was everything ok? That is a bit of a silly question, but it just means: I hope that what you needed was what you received on your camino!
And today, are you enjoying Santiago?
The groups are sent outside, across the courtyard, down the steps into the office on the left for their Compostella.I believe that there's a special procedure for groups.
Here's the registration link for groups.
OK now that I've seen the different times - yuck. Does one have to register to stand in line.I cannot speak about a group but the new registration system is very efficient. I was there on Good Friday at the end of March. There were about 3200 pilgrims who got a Compostela that day. I arrived at the office around 1 pm and I waited less than five minutes in line.
No, one registers so all your details are available to the pilgrim office staff when you reach the counter. You get a queue place when you arrive so thet you know when to move to the end of the (short) queue at the door to the counter area. When the queues were longer, this was a significant advantage. Now, the delays are quite short, and it might be less obvious why this was the significant advance that it was.OK now that I've seen the different times - yuck. Does one have to register to stand in line.
We were there June 26th about noon. I had filled out our request earlier in the day. We walked right in, no wait at all. Pre Registration is the best.Hi everyone,
What’s the waiting time to get your Compostela like these days?
Last time I queued it was early October in 2022 (a double holy year) so it was very busy and we were waiting probably like 45 minutes - hour.
I am bringing a group of 15 and curious to understand the wait time in mid August so that I can plan around it.
Thanks in advance!
Úna
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