Does Shanghai social security need a residence permit?

You may not be able to apply for a residence permit directly with social security, but you can apply for a residence permit with social security for half a year. Because paying social insurance for half a year means that the payer has lived for more than half a year and has a legal and stable work-related injury. He can apply for a residence permit according to the Provisional Regulations on Residence Permit.

Legal objectivity:

"Provisional Regulations on Residence Permit" Article 2 Citizens who have left their permanent residence to live in other cities for more than half a year and meet one of the conditions of legally stable employment, legally stable residence and continuous study may apply for residence permits in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations. Article 3 The residence permit is the proof that the holder lives in the place of residence, enjoys the basic public services and conveniences of the permanent population, and applies for the registration of permanent residence. Article 4 The contents of the residence permit include: name, gender, nationality, date of birth, citizenship number, personal photo, address of permanent residence, residential address, issuing authority and date of issuance.