WIKI: HOW-TO: Golden Visa Renewal Mega Thread (January 2025 →)

I did biometrics in Oct 2025 but still waiting the renewal card. Sent 3 emails to AIMA for status but in vain. Cannot login AIMA portal to check because of error. My lawyer went to AIMA asking for the status but answering: WAIT WAIT WAIT

I have to return to home country for personal reason in May 2026. What can I do? Can anyone share your experience? How long can you receive the card after biometics? How can I return to Portugal after May 2026 if there is no further extension?