Can I pay social security by myself if I have a residence permit?

Legal analysis: Yes, individuals need to apply to the social security bureau where their household registration is located. If they buy or renew social security as a company payment, but they are registered in other places, they can only buy social security through the company.

Legal basis: Provisional Regulations on Residence Permit

Article 8 The public security organs shall be responsible for the management of the application, acceptance, production, issuance and endorsement of residence permits. Residents' committees, villagers' committees, employers, schools and lessors shall assist in accepting and issuing residence permits.

Ninth to apply for a residence permit, you should submit your ID card, photo, residence address, employment, schooling and other supporting materials to the local police station or the community service agency entrusted by the public security organ.