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

According to mega-data. Com, it usually takes half a month to a month to get the social security card. Units to handle social security registration for employees shall apply within 30 days from the date of employment according to law; Social security agencies shall examine and verify according to law, and timely issue social security cards to their employees within the above-mentioned processing period.

Article 58 of People's Republic of China (PRC) Social Insurance Law: The employing unit shall handle the social insurance registration for employees within 30 days from the date of employment. If the social insurance has not been registered, the social insurance agency shall verify the social insurance premium it should pay.