Individuals who are legally employed in China and have legally obtained the Foreigner's Work Permits, residence permits for foreigners, and Foreign Permanent Resident ID Cards.
Individuals who have signed labor contracts with the employers within the territory of China and are paid by the employers, or those who have signed labor contracts with foreign companies and are dispatched to work in China.
Individuals who have not yet reached the statutory retirement age.
Chinese source: Official Website of Changsha Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau
Step 1: Obtain an electronic social security card before applying for the physical version
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Step 2: Visit a designated bank branch to apply for the physical card
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Obtain an electronic social security card before applying for the physical version. After entering China, scan the QR code below with your mobile phone, or search for "Electronic Social Security Card" or "eSSCard" in the "APP Store", "Tencent MyApp", "360 Mobile Assistant", "Baidu Mobile Assistant", "Huawei AppGallery" or "Xiaomi App Store" to download and install the app. The name entered must exactly match the name on your passport, and please enter the Work Permit Number listed on your "Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit."
Manual for Foreigners Working in China: How to Use the Electronic Social Security Card
After obtaining the electronic social security card, visit a designated bank branch to apply for the physical card. Bring your original passport and present the electronic social security card you have obtained. Currently, this service is available at multiple designated branches of Bank of China and China Construction Bank.
Manual for Foreigners Working in China: How to Use the Electronic Social Security Card
Manual for Foreigners Working in China: How to Use the Electronic Social Security Card