Do foreigners need social security when buying a house?

Legal analysis: it depends on local policies. Most cities need to pay social security when buying a house, which comes from the local purchase restriction policy.

Legal basis: Administrative Measures of the People's Republic of China on Social Security Cards.

Article 1 These Measures are formulated to standardize the issuance, application and management of social security cards of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as social security cards), safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of cardholders, and improve the service level of human resources and social security management.

Article 2 The term "social security card" as mentioned in these Measures refers to an integrated circuit card issued to the public and mainly used for government social management and public services in the fields of human resources and social security. Social security card is a electronic certificate for cardholders to enjoy the rights and interests of social security and public employment services. It has the basic functions of information recording, information inquiry and business handling.