Does Changsha need a social security certificate to apply for a passport?

Legal analysis: Mainland residents can apply for passports of the People's Republic of China, passports to and from Hong Kong and Macao, and passports to and from Taiwan Province at any entry-exit management window in the country, and the procedures are the same as those of their places of residence. Non-registered employees in Hunan province do not need to submit the proof that Changsha social security department has paid social insurance for more than 1 year.

Legal basis: Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration. China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.