The Pilgrim's Credential allows pilgrims to stay at pilgrim hostels at a reduced rate. It also enables the complete documentation of the pilgrimage route (for at least the last 100 km on foot or 200 km by bicycle). Don't forget to get two stamps per day in your Pilgrim's Credential to receive the coveted certificate upon arrival in Santiago de Compostela. The so-called "Compostela" is issued after the Pilgrim's Credential has been checked at the Pilgrim's Office of the Cathedral Chapter of Santiago de Compostela. Last but not least, the Pilgrim's Credential is also a very personal souvenir of an unforgettable journey.

The official Pilgrim's Credential of the Jakobsweg-Schweiz umbrella organization complies with the regulations of the Pilgrim's Office of the Cathedral Chapter in Santiago.