Do I have to pay for a social security card?

No need to worry, there is no extra cost for social security card. Here's a detailed guide to the process:

First and foremost, you'll need to prepare the following: 1) an original ID card as well as photocopies of the front and back, making sure it's A4 size; 2) two 1-inch-size, colorful, bareheaded photographs, recommended to be taken on a white background and in dark clothing; 3) an original hukou book and photocopies of the front page, the personal page, and the page of changes, which will also need to be in A4 format; and 4) finally , you need to make sure that you have deposited enough pension, unemployment and medical insurance benefits in the debit card opened in the relevant bank in the city, which is the basic condition for the social security card.

The process is as follows: All individuals who are covered by social insurance or through a unit agency can apply for a social security card from their respective social insurance agency. This is a routine step and there is no additional fee to pay. Just follow these steps to prepare, you can successfully complete the application for social security card.