Renewal Processing Time
How long does Renewal processing take? Real timelines from application to residence card, based on community reports.
Processing Time Summary
Median
~3 months
Typical Range
21–141 days
Fastest
2 days
73 reports
73
By Processing Channel
In-Person
~4 months
29–146 day range · 44 reports
Online
32 days
13–63 day range · 21 reports
Community Reports
Community Reports
Share your timelineShowing 202 records. Median: 80 days
| Type | Channel | Office | Days to Card | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | Online | — | — | Medium | |
| Renewal | Online | — | — | Medium | |
| Renewal | Online | — | 17 days | High | |
| Renewal | — | 22 days | High | ||
| Renewal | In-Person | AIMA Mahatma Gandhi (Lisbon) | 141 days | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | Braga | — | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | Mission Structure | — | Medium | |
| Renewal | Online | — | 49 days | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | Mahatma Gandhi | — | Medium | |
| Renewal | Online | — | 9 days | High | |
| Renewal | Online | — | — | Medium | |
| Renewal | Online | — | — | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | Mission Structure Mahatma Gandhi | 21 days | Medium | |
| Renewal | Online | — | 11 days | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | Mission Structure Sines | — | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | — | 132 days | High | |
| Renewal | Online | — | 13 days | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | — | — | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | Mission Structure | — | High | |
| Renewal | In-Person | Mission Structure Mahatma Gandhi | — | High | |
| Renewal | — | — | High | ||
| Renewal | In-Person | Carregal do Sal | 89 days | High | |
| Renewal | Online | — | — | Medium | |
| Renewal | Online | — | 14 days | Medium | |
| Renewal | Online | — | — | Medium |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does renewal processing take?
Based on 73 community reports, the median processing time is ~3 months. Most applicants wait between 21 and 141 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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