How long does it take to apply for a social security card?

According to the current social security policy, the time is about one month. To apply for a social security card, you need to provide the following information: my second-generation ID card, and the photo receipt issued by the photo studio to apply for social security for citizens (if the household registration is not local, you only need an ID card to apply for household registration).

Specific steps and methods:

At present, you can basically go to the bank to apply for a social security card yourself. ICBC, CCB and BOC are all acceptable. I went to CCB. The bank has a special window to handle social security card business. However, it is recommended to go to a big bank. Big banks have money transfer machines, which are much faster. Small banks need manual operation, so slow down.

Prepare your bust before going to the bank, because the social security card should be attached with your own photo, below 100KB, and put it on the USB flash drive. Note that it must be placed on a USB flash drive, not on a mobile phone or anything else, because the bank only accepts photos placed on a USB flash drive.

You have to bring some money when you prepare the photos. I think it was 100. I don't remember exactly. Please forgive me! Then go to the bank and try to go as early as possible, because the amount of social security cards handled by the bank every day is limited, and the card will have to wait until tomorrow.

If it is a big bank, the lobby manager will take you to the self-service machine to help you. This is quick, usually 5 minutes is enough, but it takes a little more time to take pictures. I forgot to mention a very important point. Be sure to remember your ID card. If a small bank does it for you manually, it will be slower.

Generally, I will apply for a card first, and then I will give you a photo. The people at this counter will take it for you. It may take a long time. Remember to take good photos!