Originally Posted by
CPH-Flyer
No, it generally not on the spot. The renewal of residence cards normally follows renewal of visas, and you hand in all the paperwork it will be processed and you'll get a notice when you can go and pick it up.
If you arrive on a new visa, it is now on the spot at the airport. Though the waiting time is a bit longer than your standard passport processing at the airport.
Thanks for the info. I received mine at the airport when I arrived in December.