Starting December 1, 2024, the integration of work permits and social security cards for foreigners will be officially implemented. This integration will enhance convenience and efficiency for foreign workers in China by loading work permit information onto their social security cards and leveraging the functions of these cards.

Q1: Has the application URL changed?

A: No change. The declaration address is:Foreigners coming to China to work management service system: https://fwp.safea.gov.cn/lhgzweb/

Q2: What are the changes in the card fusion operating system?

A: The operation interface has changed:

① Cancellation of the overseas application for a work permit after entry;

② Cancellation of the loss announcement and the work permit supplement for foreigners in China;

③ Removal of the requirement to issue a cancellation notice when cancelling a work permit for foreigners in China.

Q3: Has the business process changed?

Answer: Yes, it primarily impacts the overseas permit application process. If the process after the overseas permit business is canceled, the Work Permit Notice will be issued once the overseas permit business concludes. The relevant unit can independently download this document from the declaration system. Upon entry into the country, the applicant may scan the QR code on the Work Permit Notice document to register themselves and receive an electronic social security card containing work permit details.

Applicants holding the "Work Permit Notice" Category B and C are requested to, within 30 days after entry: The applicant (or the unit manager or the agent who signs the power of attorney) shall carry the original of all the materials applied for the work permit in the "Foreigners in China Work Management Service System", the photocopy of the official seal, the photocopy of the valid work visa or work residence permit, and the valid medical examination report issued by the domestic inspection and quarantine agency within 6 months. Please go to the acceptance window for on-site verification and receive the "Decision to grant administrative license". If the applicant fails to verify the materials as required, he/she will bear all adverse consequences.

Q4: How to query the work permit information after no longer holding the physical "Foreigner Work Permit"?

A: Foreigners' work permit information can be checked through the electronic social security card. The foreigners' work permit information loaded on the electronic social security card is consistent with the information loaded on the physical "Foreigner Work Permit".

Q5: How to register electronic social security card?

A: After entering the country, foreigners can download the electronic social security card APP through their mobile phones, register and log in with information such as their name, work permit number or social security number, and receive the electronic social security card loaded with work permit information after verification by their real name and real person. The specification of foreigners' names shall be the same as when applying for work permits.

Q6:Does card integration force foreigners to buy social security?

A: You can consult your local Human Resources and Social Security Bureau for details about purchasing social insurance.

Q7:Is the in-transit business in the Foreigner Work Permit Notice affected?

Answer: The in-transit business in the "Notice of Work Permit for Foreigners" can be handled normally. It is not affected.

Q8:Is the in-transit business that has applied for the "Foreigner Work Permit" affected?

A: For the in-transit business that has applied for the "Foreigner Work Permit", the system will return such applications to the pre-examination process of the "Overseas Application for Foreigner Work Permit in China" after the system goes online on December 1, 2024, and the examination and approval authority will re-examine and approve them. Employers can check in the foreigners' work management service system in the left menu of "My" in the "My in the office". After approval, you need to download the new version of the "Work Permit Notice" and register for the electronic social security card loaded with work permit information. The applicant shall, in accordance with the requirements of the third point, go to the acceptance window for material verification and receive the Decision on granting administrative License.

Q9: Is the business in transit without an Alien Work Permit affected?

Answer: For the work Permit Notice that has been completed, but has not applied for the Foreigner Work Permit, the employer needs to re-submit the relevant business in the menu of "New Work Permit Notice" on the left side of the application side, and the approval authority will re-examine and approve it. After approval, you need to download the new version of the "Work Permit Notice" and register for the electronic social security card loaded with work permit information. The applicant shall, in accordance with the requirements of the third point, go to the acceptance window for material verification and receive the Decision on granting administrative License.

Q10: For foreigners who hold an actual work permit that has not yet expired, or whose work permit has been approved but not yet evidenced, how should they replace the electronic social security card?

Answer: For foreigners who hold an entity work permit that has not yet expired or whose work permit has been approved but not yet obtained evidence, the employer can submit the operation at the menu of the "replacement of electronic license" function at the declaration terminal. After the submission is completed, the approval authority will examine and approve it. Once approved, the employer can then register for an electronic social security card that is loaded with the work permit information.

Q11: Is there any special requirement for the contract when applying for overseas work permit (more than 90 days)?

Answer: Yes, the application for overseas work permit (more than 90 days) business, should provide a Chinese contract (overseas dispatched personnel to provide a multinational company dispatch letter, employment certificate), should include Party A and Party B information, work location, position, job content, salary, working hours in China, seal page (signature) and other necessary content. Signed by the applicant and stamped with the official seal of the company.

Note: ① The effective date of the contract must be within 90 days from the date of submission of the application; ② The contract information cannot be modified after the application for overseas work permit. If the applicant needs to modify the start and end date of the contract after entering the country, the contract shall be cancelled and processed again.

Q12: Is there any special requirement for the photo when applying for a foreigner's work permit in China?

A: Yes, the applicant must provide a head-on bare-faced photo within 6 months, with a white background, no borders, complete facial features, clear images, no spots, blemishes, ink defects. JPG format, size between 40K - 120K bytes, not less than 354(width)x472(height) pixels, not more than 420(width)x560(height) pixels, 24 true colors. It is not recommended to wear accessories such as hats or turbans, and if it is necessary for religious reasons, ensure that it does not cover the entire face of the applicant. Photos must comply with ICAO 9303 standard.

Q13: Due to being overage, one cannot purchase social security. After the integration of the card system, can individuals who are overage receive an electronic social security card normally?

A: Yes.

Q14: Can the medical examination commitment system be adopted when applying for overseas work permit (more than 90 days)?

A: Yes, the commitment system can still be used when applying for an overseas work permit (more than 90 days). Before applying for a work residence permit after entering China, the applicant shall supplement the verification certificate of physical examination record or health examination certificate of overseas personnel issued by the inspection and quarantine institution in China. If you have uploaded the medical certificate issued by the medical institution designated by the Chinese diplomatic and consular missions abroad within six months when applying for a work permit abroad, you do not need to undergo another physical examination after entering the country.

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