I want to apply for social security. Do I need a residence permit to apply for social security?

If you don't need a residence permit, an ID card will do.

Social security handling method:

Personal nominal payment: you need to apply to the social security bureau where your account is located. Procedures include: my ID card, two recent bareheaded one-inch photos, insurance premium, application form, etc. And can only apply for pension and medical insurance;

How much to pay is calculated according to the local social wage of the previous year, which is different every year. In addition, it is also stipulated that the lowest grade and the highest grade are not less than 60% of the average monthly salary of social workers, and the highest grade is 300% of the average monthly salary of employees. Generally, the lowest grades are mostly;

In addition, the minimum payment period of old-age insurance is 180 months, that is, 15 years, and medical insurance needs to pay at least 25/30 years. When you reach retirement age, you can apply for pension benefits and medical reimbursement (as long as you renew your fees, you can usually).