# New online ARI renewal process (Feb 2026) **URL:** \ **Category:** Portugal Golden Visa\ **Tags:** portugal\ **Created:** [January 30, 2026, 4:40am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938 "2026-01-30T04:40:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![wood.collies.0j](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ce73a5/32.png) [@wood.collies.0j](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/wood.collies.0j)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2026, 10:20pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/407 "2026-05-05T22:20:10Z")
![Screenshot 2026-05-06 at 8.15.58 am](https://c-assets.nomadgate.com/original/2X/d/dd4c926acc29082abe180195b44e993fc6cac82e.png) For several weeks, I’ve been getting this error message when I try submit a renewal for a dependent. Tech support messages to AIMA go unanswered. My lawyer raised it with AIMA in person and they basically shrugged and said, yeah that happens, bashed their fingers on the keyboard like they knew what they were doing, and said try again in a week. No change. I’m pulling my hair out … anyone have any bright ideas? * * * UPDATE: my lawyer did get some more info from AIMA in case anyone else is having the same issue. Apparently it is a known glitch for some GVs. In short, the old in-person renewal database isn’t fully synched with the new portal database (because of course, that would make too much sense 🙄). Because my last in-person renewal still hasn’t been finalised and my card has now expired, AND the portal database hasn’t been updated to note my renewal was even submitted, my dependent’s can’t renew online. And that means they can’t renew at all. Yet another tech support ticket has been submitted but all we can do is wait. ---
**Author:** ![kipper\_tucking0a](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/8491ac/32.png) [@kipper\_tucking0a](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/kipper_tucking0a)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/408 "2026-05-05T23:06:54Z")
If I’m invested in a closed-end fund that shuts down 6yrs after I applied (applied in 2021, it shuts down in 2027), how do I stay on the ARI renewal treadmill? I got my 1st ARI residence card in 2025 and will need to renew in 2027.. but my fund shuts down. ---
**Author:** ![Maria.2022](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Maria.2022](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Maria.2022)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2026, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/409 "2026-05-05T23:19:15Z")
Hi Boris, Wow, that was quick! You received your child’s card in just under two months. I also just uploaded the documents and received the card renewal receipt for my child yesterday. Hopefully my child’s cards will be processed as quickly as your child’s. The renewal fee for my child’s card is €185.60. Did you finally get your money back after it was wrongly charged to you? ---
**Author:** ![InvestVG-PT](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/b3f665/32.png) [@InvestVG-PT](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/InvestVG-PT)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/410 "2026-05-05T23:39:25Z")
Perhaps Boris received so quickly because he paid the premium platinum mega plus fee. 😆😁😆😁 ---
**Author:** ![gampaberlin](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/g/ee7513/32.png) [@gampaberlin](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/gampaberlin)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 12:38am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/411 "2026-05-06T00:38:08Z")
Speak to a lawyer of course, but my understanding is that in that situation you would need to move your money into another fund or investment that is compliant with ARI so that when you renew, you can show you are holding an investment that still complies. Otherwise you will not be able to renew and you will lose the permit. ---
**Author:** ![Boris71351](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/b3f665/32.png) [@Boris71351](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/Boris71351)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 6:12am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/412 "2026-05-06T06:12:26Z")
Hello Maria, I was pleased with the speed. I will soon start chasing the refund. I am sure it will be a very long process. But at least I have the cards… I hope for you it will also be quick. I have a feeling it may depend on the person the file is assigned to. Boris ---
**Author:** ![DrNBC](https://community.nomadgate.com/user_avatar/community.nomadgate.com/drnbc/32/7618_2.png) [@DrNBC](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/DrNBC)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 6:19am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/413 "2026-05-06T06:19:40Z")
Some funds are looking at ways to extend the life of their funds, but this might only be a year or so and would require shareholder approval. However, I don’t know if the new investment would be at the original value of €350,000 or the current required investment of €500,000. Asking investors to cough up another €150k due to bureaucratic delay and AIMA’s sheer incompetence would no longer surprise me. ---
**Author:** ![live2learn](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/df788c/32.png) [@live2learn](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/live2learn)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 7:31am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/414 "2026-05-06T07:31:57Z")
> [@live2learn](#): > > Update: > > Dependent 1: still stuck at payment stage although payment was paid. It just does not want to move to Document Stage > > Dependent 2: submitted docs today. “Situação contributiva” was not obtained. Instead I wrote an explanation that kid is under 18 and does not need NISS according to AIMA’s own rule. I also attached the screenshot of the AIMA’s instruction about this matter. The QR code was sent to my email about 1 hour after submitting documents. Now wait and see what’s next…Once it gets concluded, I will rush myself to CTT for the CTT forwarding service. > > Can’t not see why one needs lawyers for this. If you can go to Notary office yourself (which cost me 43 Euros to certify my resident card and sign the Termo responsibilidade in front of the notary officer), it saves lots of money! Update that there is no update after 6 weeks. I have zero clue when/how the problem will be solved. ---
**Author:** ![10ur](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/1/b77776/32.png) [@10ur](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/10ur)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/415 "2026-05-06T12:30:47Z")
What happens if your dependents’ card expires and you cannot apply for renewal because of portal issues? (While the main applicant was able to apply and waiting for the renewal evaluation) what will be their status as the cards have no extension? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![zahlout28](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/z/e68b1a/32.png) [@zahlout28](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/zahlout28)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/417 "2026-05-06T18:28:56Z")
Hello, have you received any updates regarding your online renewal request? ---
**Author:** ![InvestVG-PT](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/i/b3f665/32.png) [@InvestVG-PT](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/InvestVG-PT)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/418 "2026-05-08T16:11:53Z")
No -Post must be at least 10 characters- ---
**Author:** ![layover\_guy](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/71e660/32.png) [@layover\_guy](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/layover_guy)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/419 "2026-05-10T21:57:50Z")
i am guessing, you can’t create an account on the portal unless your card is expiring in less than 90 days, Do i have this right? ---
**Author:** ![wood.collies.0j](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ce73a5/32.png) [@wood.collies.0j](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/wood.collies.0j)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/420 "2026-05-15T21:12:24Z")
I have an update on the issue of not being able to initiate renewals for dependents through the portal if the main investor is still waiting for an in-person renewal to process and their card has expired in the meantime. I submitted a request explaining the error via the contact form while logged into my main investor account. Click on “Contactar”, then under “Tipo de Assunto” select “Portal de Renovações”, then under Subtipe de Assunto select “Portal de Renovações - comunicar problema” You need to upload 3 documents - your ARI card, screenshot of the error, and a Declaração explaining the issue. In the Declaração I wrote that I was the main investor, that I completed an in-person renewal appointment several months ago but have not received a new card and the portal says my ARI is expired. I explained that my dependents were encountering an error while trying to initiate renewals and that it might be linked to the fact the portal hasn’t yet registered my in-person renewal attempt. I added a couple of extra pages to the Declaração with the AIMA receipt proving my renewal application and payment (you can’t upload those separately because of the 3 document limit). To be honest, I don’t actually know if my IT ticket directly resolved the problem (my lawyer had also complained at an AIMA counter several weeks ago), all I know is the issue was fixed a few days later. ---
**Author:** ![10ur](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/1/b77776/32.png) [@10ur](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/10ur)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/421 "2026-05-16T07:00:17Z")
I can also confirm that they solved the issue recently and dependent applications can be submitted now. You need the NIF for them and to be associated with their account. ---
**Author:** ![rbook12](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/f6c823/32.png) [@rbook12](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/rbook12)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/422 "2026-05-16T12:00:44Z")
Is NIF required for each depandant’s renewal. Is it possible to give the main investors NIF instead. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![fngo2021](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/f/dbc845/32.png) [@fngo2021](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/fngo2021)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/423 "2026-05-16T18:46:37Z")
The NIF for each applicant is required otherwise the process stops. AIMA issued a notice recently only this: [AIMA avisa que investidores que desejam renovar residência em Portugal devem ter NIF | Imigração | PÚBLICO](https://www.publico.pt/2026/05/06/publico-brasil/noticia/aima-avisa-investidores-desejam-renovar-residencia-portugal-nif-2173775) ---
**Author:** ![tsiksssooo](https://community.nomadgate.com/user_avatar/community.nomadgate.com/tsiksssooo/32/4037_2.png) [@tsiksssooo](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tsiksssooo)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/424 "2026-05-18T15:50:58Z")
Has anyone moved past the “Consulta UCFE” stage? My application has been stuck there for the past 2 weeks without any progress. ---
**Author:** ![wood.collies.0j](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/ce73a5/32.png) [@wood.collies.0j](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/wood.collies.0j)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/425 "2026-05-19T08:19:48Z")
Another day, another Portuguese IT wtf. The pdf upload limit on the portal is 2MB per document. How have people been able to upload a full passport scan under 2MB? ---
**Author:** ![layover\_guy](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/71e660/32.png) [@layover\_guy](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/layover_guy)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/426 "2026-05-19T09:24:50Z")
Keep compressing until it becomes barely readable, thats how you get 2 MB size for 15 plus pages of pdf ---
**Author:** ![PTbound](https://community.nomadgate.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/p/dbc845/32.png) [@PTbound](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/PTbound)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938/427 "2026-05-19T09:55:59Z")
Sometimes compressing compression gets you the same size. Try dropping the DPI (dots per inch) resolution. [Previous page](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938.md?page=20) [Next page](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/new-online-ari-renewal-process-feb-2026/75938.md?page=22)