Work permit and social security for foreigners now combined
Latest news: Foreigner's work permit and social security card have been merged.
From December 1st, 2024, foreigners' work permits and social security cards will be merged.
The combination of the foreigner employment permit and the electronic social security card is a measure taken by the Chinese government to simplify the employment procedures of foreigners in China and improve the management efficiency and service level.
By combining the employment permit with the electronic social security card, the procedures for foreigners to obtain employment and participate in insurance in China have been simplified. Reduced the use of paper documents, accelerated the approval process, and improved overall work efficiency. Foreigners who want to work in China need to obtain an employment permit, which can now be managed through an electronic social security card. After foreigners are employed in China, they need to participate in social insurance. The electronic social security card, as an important voucher for insurance, ensures the implementation of social security rights and interests. Foreigners can submit relevant application materials for employment permit and social insurance participation through an online platform. The relevant departments will review the submitted materials and approve them to obtain an electronic social security card. Electronic social security cards can be used on various occasions, including hospital visits, pharmacy purchases, social security inquiries, etc. Only legally employed foreigners can apply for electronic social security cards. When foreigners' working and living conditions in China change, they should update the relevant information on the electronic social security card in a timely manner. Foreigners' employment and insurance in China shall comply with relevant Chinese laws and regulations.
Through the integration of foreigners' employment permits and electronic social security cards, the Chinese government has demonstrated its determination and ability in digital transformation and improving public services. This measure not only facilitates the life and work of foreigners, but also helps to enhance China's international image and attractiveness.
2024年12月1日起，外国人工作许可证与社保卡合并了。
外国人就业许可证与电子社保卡合并是中国政府为了简化外国人在中国就业的手续，提高管理效率和服务水平而采取的一项措施。
通过将就业许可证与电子社保卡结合，简化了外国人在中国就业和参保的手续。减少了纸质文件的使用，加快了审批流程，提高了整体工作效率。外国人在中国就业需要获得就业许可证，这一许可现在可以通过电子社保卡来管理。外国人在中国就业后，需要参加社会保险，电子社保卡作为参保的重要凭证，确保了社保权益的落实。外国人可以通过线上平台提交就业许可和社保参保的相关申请材料。相关部门会对提交的材料进行审核，批准后即可获得电子社保卡。电子社保卡可以在多种场合使用，包括医院就诊、药店购药、社保查询等。
只有合法就业的外国人才能申领电子社保卡。外国人在中国的工作和居住情况发生变化时，应及时更新电子社保卡的相关信息。外国人在中国就业和参保需遵守中国的相关法律法规。
通过外国人就业许可证与电子社保卡的融合，中国政府展现了其在数字化转型和提升公共服务方面的决心和能力。这一措施不仅便利了外国人的生活和工作，也有助于提升中国的国际形象和吸引力。
