How to Apply for an Electronic Retirement Card

There are the following steps to apply for an e-retirement card:

1. You need to make sure that you have officially retired and that your social security record is complete

2. Visit the official website of your local Social Security Administration or Human Resources Administration. Usually, the platform will provide a portal for applying for an e-retirement card.

3. At the application portal, you need to fill in some basic information, such as name, ID number, social security number, etc., and perform identity verification. After verification, follow the system prompts to upload some necessary documents, such as scanned copy of ID card, scanned copy of the original retirement certificate and so on.

4. After completing these steps, you need to wait patiently for the system to review. Usually, this process takes some time, and the exact length varies from region to region. After the audit, you can download and print the e-retirement card on the platform.

The validity period of the e-retirement card is the same as that of the traditional paper retirement card, and there is no fixed period. As long as there is no change in retirement status, the e-retirement card remains valid. However, it is important to note that the security and availability of the e-Retirement Card relies on the relevant electronic service platforms and databases. If there are problems with these platforms or databases, the e-Retirement Card may not work properly.

In summary, applying for an e-Retirement Card is a relatively simple process, and you only need to follow the procedures of your local social security office or HSSC.

Legal basis:

The Law of the People's Republic of China on Social Insurance

Article 34

After the insured person has gone through the procedures of retirement (retiring) and the approval of the basic old-age pension (cost of living), the electronic license of the "Employee's Retirement Pension Certificate" will be generated. If the retiree (retired) needs a paper Employee Retirement Pension Certificate, he/she can bring his/her ID card to the service window of the Human Resources and Social Security Department to apply for it. The electronic license of "Employee Retirement Pension Certificate" has the same legal effect as the paper "Employee Retirement Pension Certificate".