Passive Income Processing Time
How long does Passive Income processing take? Real timelines from application to residence card, based on community reports.
Processing Time Summary
Median
37 days
Typical Range
21–90 days
Fastest
13 days
9 reports
9
By Processing Channel
In-Person
37 days
21–75 day range · 7 reports
Online
13 days
13–13 day range · 1 report
Community Reports
Community Reports
Share your timelineShowing 19 records. Median: 37 days
| Type | Channel | Office | Days to Card | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | Online | — | 13 days | High | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | |
| Renewal | In-Person | Almancil | — | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | Almancil | — | Medium | |
| Renewal | In-Person | IRN Campo Justica (Lisboa) | 127 days | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | — | — | High | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Medium | |
| Renewal | In-Person | — | — | High | |
| Renewal | Online | — | — | Medium | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | 90 days | Medium | |
| Initial | In-Person | Porto | 37 days | High | Nomad Gate |
| Initial | In-Person | AIMA Braga | 15 days | High | |
| Renewal | — | — | Medium | ||
| Initial | In-Person | — | — | Low | |
| Initial | In-Person | Santarem | 21 days | Medium | |
| Initial | In-Person | — | 60 days | Low | |
| Renewal | — | 420 days | Medium | ||
| Initial | In-Person | — | 21 days | Medium |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does passive income processing take?
Based on 9 community reports, the median processing time is 37 days. Most applicants wait between 21 and 90 days.
Is this data reliable?
Our data comes from real community reports posted on Reddit and submitted directly by users. Each report is assigned a confidence level (high, medium, or low) based on the specificity of dates provided. While not official AIMA data, it provides useful estimates based on actual experiences.
How can I speed up my application?
Based on community data, online portal submissions tend to be processed faster than in-person appointments. Ensure all documents are complete and correctly formatted to avoid delays. Check our comprehensive guide for more tips.
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