Applying for a pilgrim passport: where can I do it?

In short: Yes. Many pilgrim offices, parishes and albergues at the starting points issue them. It is safer to get one at home in advance.

Many people set off on a pilgrimage without a pilgrim passport. I can't recommend that, though. A pilgrim passport has many benefits that you should make use of on the way. But where can you actually apply for one?

Where can I apply for a pilgrim passport?

You should definitely apply for a pilgrim passport before your trip. It has a lot of benefits that you should use on the way, and no real drawbacks. You are only expected to make a small donation, which won't hurt anyone.

In Germany you can apply online from the Deutsche St. Jakobus-Gesellschaft, the German St James Society. These days that is quickly done online. Processing takes three to four weeks, though, so it is better to apply a little earlier.

What else you should know

Plan your order early, especially before Easter and in summer. If you run out of time, many pilgrim offices, churches and albergues at the starting points also issue the passport. You can read how to get stamps and what counts for the certificate on our pilgrim passport page and in our article on the Compostela requirements.