Guidelines for application of physical social security cards with embedded work permit information

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Updated: 2025-06-16

On Dec 1, 2024, the Work Permit for Foreigners and the Social Security Card were integrated into one system. By embedding foreigners’ work permit information into social security cards, and using both physical and electronic social security cards, convenience was provided for foreigners working and living in China.
Eligible individuals for the physical Social Security Card with embedded work permit information:
Persons participating in urban employee social insurance in Hainan province; Various types of talents recognized by the talent department of Hainan province; Other persons entitled to public service rights and interests in Hainan province.
Application materials:
The applicant shall provide the original valid identification document and a standard photo.
(1)Application in Person: Provide the applicant’s original valid identification document, and a recent 1.3-inch, front-facing, color certificate photo (with a white background, in dark-colored clothing, and without a hat).
Application by Proxy: Provide the original valid identification documents of both the applicant and the proxy, a recent 1.3-inch, front-facing, color certificate photo (with a white background, in dark-colored clothing, and without a hat), as well as the applicant’s authorization letter or proof of relationship between the applicant and the proxy.
(2)Valid identification document for applying for a physical Social Security Card with embedded work permit information: Passport.
(3)Photograph Specifications:
The photo specifications for the Social Security Card are consistent with the Technical Standard for Digital Photos for Resident Identity Card Production (GA461-2004), with the following requirements:
a.A 1.3-inch, front-facing, color portrait of the applicant, without a hat, with the head accounting for 2/3 of the photo size;
b.No uniform or white top should be worn;
c.Residents who usually wear glasses shall wear glasses when taking the photo, but without the glass reflecting;
d.White background with no border;
The portrait must be clear, with a perspective sense, natural expression, and no obvious distortion;
Photo size: 32mm × 26mm.

Application procedure: The application acceptance and card issuance services for physical Social Security Cards with embedded work permit information are available at designated service points (see attachment for details).
Handling time: 30 working days from the date of acceptance.
Delivery of the card: After 30 working days from the date of acceptance, the applicant should go to the service point to complete the procedures for collecting the Social Security Card.
Fees and standards: Fees are charged according to the standards set by the cooperating bank for Social Security Cards.
Office hours: Normal business hours on work days.
Application handling institutions and locations: The application handling and card issuance service points for physical Social Security Cards with embedded work permit information are as follows:

Regions	Institution Type	Affiliated Outlet Name	Outlet Address	Contact Phone Number	Types of Services Accepted
Hainan province	One-Card Center	Hainan Provincial Social Security Card One-Card Center	2nd Floor, Commercial Shops, Fayuanli Community, No. 2, Daying West 2nd Street, Meilan District, Haikou City, Hainan Province	0898-66735326, 0898-66732580	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
Haikou	Rural Commercial Bank	Haikou Longkun Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	Shops 11-12, Runde Plaza, Changmao Garden, No. 80, Longkun South Road, Jinyu Street, Longhua District, Haikou City, Hainan Province	0898-66165378	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Sanya	Rural Commercial Bank	Sanya Jiefang Road Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	Shops B8-B13, along the street of Hainan Third People's Hospital, No. 1154, Jiefang Road, Tianya District, Sanya City, Hainan Province	0898-88274918	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Danzhou	One-Card Center	Danzhou Human Resources and Social Security Bureau	1st Floor, Human Resources and Social Security Building, Zhongxing Street, Nada Town, Danzhou City, Hainan Province	0898-23318366	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Danzhou Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	Block 08, Nada Regulatory Plan, East Side of Wenhua North Road, Nada Town, Danzhou City, Hainan Province	0898-23882005	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Wenchang	One-Card Center	Wenchang Social Security Card One-Card Center	2nd Floor, Human Resources Market Building, No. 55, Wenwei Road, Wencheng Town, Wenchang City, Hainan Province	0898-63251180	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Wenchang Government Affairs Center Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	1st Floor, Employment Bureau, No. 55, Wenwei Road, Wencheng Town , Wenchang City, Hainan Province	0898-63250750	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Wanning	One-Card Center	Wanning Social Security Card One-Card Center	1st Floor, Human Resources Building, Zongyi Road, Wancheng Town, Wanning City, Hainan Province	0898-62233433	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Business Department of Wanning Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	No. 36, Wanghai Avenue, Wancheng Town, Wanning City, Hainan Province	0898-62227338	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Qionghai	One-Card Center	Qionghai Social Security Card One-Card Center	Social Insurance Service Center, Aihua East Road, Jiaji Town, Qionghai City, Hainan Province	0898-629307570898-62939100	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Qionghai Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	1st Floor, No. 210, Jinhai Road, Jiaji Town, Qionghai City, Hainan Province	0898-62937568	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Lingshui	Rural Commercial Bank	Lingshui Social Security Card One-Card Center	2nd Floor, Government Affairs Center, Yelin Town, Lingshui County, Hainan Province	0898-83388434	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
Dongfang	One-Card Center	Dongfang Social Security Card One-Card Center	Service Hall, 1st Floor, Human Resources and Social Security Bureau Building, No. 17, North Jiulong Road, Basuo Town, Dongfang City, Hainan Province	0898-25511205	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Dongfang Nanhai Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	No. 67, Jiefang West Road, Basuo Town, Dongfang City, Hainan Province	0898-25510369	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Wuzhishan	One-Card Center	Wuzhishan Social Security Card One-Card Center	1st Floor, Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, No. 1, Liwen Road, Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province	0898-86624041	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Wuzhishan Central Market Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	No. 5, Yuefeng Road, Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province	0898-86639699	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Tunchang	One-Card Center	Tunchang Social Security Card One-Card Center	2nd Floor Hall, Employment and Social Security Service Center, Huandong 1st Road, Tuncheng Town, Tunchang County, Hainan Province	0898-67836006	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Tunchang Binglang 3rd Road Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	No. 47, Changsheng 3rd Road, Tuncheng Town, Tunchang County, Hainan Province	0898-67818359	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Lingao	Rural Commercial Bank	Lingao Social Security Card One-Card Center	Social Security Card One-Card Service Center, Liguang North Road, Lincheng Town, Lingao County, Hainan Province (Yihe Bay Commercial Shops)	0898-28274638	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
Ledong	One-Card Center	Social Security Card Service Management Center of Ledong Li Autonomous County	1st Floor, Human Resources Market Building, Yongming Road, Baoyou Town, Ledong Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province	0898-85531370	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Ledong Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	No. 455, Le'an Road, Baoyou Town, Ledong Li Autonomous County, Hainan Province	0898-85523718	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Qiongzhong	One-Card Center	Social Security Card One-Card Center of Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County	4th Floor, Social Security Service Center, No. 197, Guoxing Avenue, Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County, Hainan Province	0898-86236200	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Business Department of Qiongzhong Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	No. 92, Yinggen Road, Qiongzhong Li and Miao Autonomous County, Hainan Province	0898-86224606	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Ding’an	Rural Commercial Bank	Ding'an Social Security Card One-Card Center	Ding'an Employment and Social Security Service Center, No. 32, Yuesong Road, Ding'an County, Hainan Province	0898-63830330	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
Chengmai	One-Card Center	Chengmai County Social Security Card One-Card Service Management Center	1st Floor, Lifeng Building, No. 301, Wenhua North Road, Jinjiang Town, Chengmai County , Hainan Province (Opposite the Old Market)	0898-67608364	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Chengmai Jiangdong Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	Lifeng Building, Wenhua Road, Jinjiang Town, Chengmai County, Hainan Province	0898-67625310	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Changjiang	One-Card Center	Changjiang County Social Security Card One-Card Center	1st Floor, Chengbei Community Service Center, No. 3, Hexie Road, Shilu Town, Changjiang County, Hainan Province	0898-26633507	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Changjiang Sub-branch (Business Department) of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	No. 170, Renmin North Road, Shilu Town, Changjiang County, Hainan Province	0898-26651141	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Baoting	One-Card Center	Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County	3rd Floor, Employment and Social Security Service Center, Building 20, Furong Community, Baoting Avenue, Baocheng Town, Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, Hainan Province	0898-836657050898-83668451	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement
	Rural Commercial Bank	Baoting Baoxing Sub-branch of Hainan Rural Commercial Bank	Hainan Rural Commercial Bank, No. 26-22, Baoxing East Road, Chengnan Neighborhood Committee, Baocheng Town, Baoting Li and Miao Autonomous County, Hainan Province	0898-83602979	New Application, Card Replacement (Lost/Damaged), Inter-bank Card Replacement
Baisha	Rural Commercial Bank	Baisha Social Security Card One-Card Center	Hall of Social Security Card One-Card Center, Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Baisha County, Hainan Province	0898-27720707	New Application, Inter-bank Card Replacement