Can social security be refunded if it has not been returned for several years?

Legal analysis: money can be refunded. You need to apply to the social security bureau for surrender first, and you can get a refund if you apply successfully. But surrender must meet the following four conditions to return:

1, went through the formalities of going abroad to settle down, and the account has been cancelled by the domestic public security organs.

2, did not reach the statutory retirement age has died, and the account has been cancelled in the public security organs.

3, repeated insurance and termination of labor relations can be surrendered.

4. The insured has reached retirement age and has not paid the fee for 15 years.

Legal basis: Article 2 of the Social Insurance Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) The state establishes social insurance systems such as basic old-age insurance, basic medical insurance, industrial injury insurance, unemployment insurance, maternity insurance, etc., to protect citizens' right to get material help from the state and society according to law in case of old age, illness, industrial injury, unemployment and maternity.