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

Legal analysis: It usually takes three to six months. After the company submits the printed information of employees' business cards, the human resources department will confirm the information, and then it will go through the processes of photo extraction, business card printing and personal account activation. Before the completion of the social security card, the card will be issued to the enterprise, and the enterprise will issue it to the individual. Materials required for processing social security card: (1) Fill in the complete Application Form for Registration of Social Security Card Issuance;

(2) An explanation of the preparation for the issuance of social security cards; (3) The application fields and application file structures in the card that meet the requirements of the national unified specifications (including the application fields and indicators of local expansion); (four) the card face style designed according to the unified requirements; (five) the measures for the administration of social security cards in this area and the detailed rules for their implementation; (six) other materials required by Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.

Legal basis: Article 70 of the Labor Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) The state develops social insurance and establishes social insurance system and social insurance fund, so that workers can get help and compensation when they are old, sick, injured at work, unemployed and have children.