Common Questions about the Integration and Upgrade of Cards
证卡融合升级常见问题
1. Has the application website changed?
1申请网址是否发生变化？
Answer: No change. The reporting address is: Foreigner Work Management Service System: https://fwp.safea.gov.cn/lhgzweb/
答：无变化。申报地址为：外国人来华工作管理服务系统：https://fwp.safea.gov.cn/lhgzweb/
2. What changes have occurred in the card integration operating system?
2证卡融合操作系统有哪些变化？
Answer: Changes in the operation interface:
答：操作界面发生变化：
1. The process of applying for a work permit overseas (after entering China) has been canceled;
1. 取消境外申请工作许可（入境后）环节；
2. The process of publishing a lost notice and supplementing the work permit for foreigners coming to China has been canceled;
2. 取消外国人来华工作许可补遗中发布遗失公告和外国人来华工作许可补遗环节；
3. The process of notifying the cancellation of work permits for foreigners coming to China has been canceled.
3. 取消外国人来华工作许可注销中工作许可通知注销业务。
3. Has the business process changed?
3业务流程是否发生变化？
Answer: Yes, it mainly affects the overseas permit application business. The overseas permit business has canceled the post-entry process. After the overseas permit business is completed, the "Work Permit Notification" is directly issued. The unit can download this document from the reporting system. After the applicant enters the country, they can scan the QR code on the "Work Permit Notification" document to register and obtain an electronic social security card loaded with work permit information on their own. Applicants with Class B and C "Work Permit Notifications" should, within 30 days after entering the country, bring all the original materials and photocopies stamped with the official seal, valid work visas or copies of work residence permits, and valid physical examination reports issued by domestic inspection and quarantine institutions within 6 months, to the acceptance window for on-site verification and to obtain the "Decision on Permitting Administrative License". The applicant will bear all adverse consequences if they do not verify the materials as stipulated.
答：是，主要影响境外许可申请业务，境外许可业务取消入境后流程，境外许可业务结束后直接发放《工作许可通知》，单位可自行在申报系统中下载此文件，待申请人入境后扫描《工作许可通知》文件上二维码自行注册、领取加载工作许可信息的电子社保卡。请持《工作许可通知》B类、C类的申请人在入境后30天内，由申请人本人（或单位经办人、签署委托书的代办人）携带在“外国人来华工作管理服务系统”申办工作许可的所有材料原件及加盖公章的复印件、有效工作签证或工作类居留许可复印件、境内检验检疫机构出具的6个月内有效体检报告，前往受理窗口现场核验并领取《准予行政许可决定书》。申请人不按规定核验材料将自行承担一切不利后果。
4. How to query work permit information after no longer holding the physical "Foreigner Work Permit"?
4不再持有实体《外国人工作许可证》后如何查询工作许可信息？
Answer: You can query the work permit information for foreigners through the electronic social security card. The information loaded on the electronic social security card is consistent with the information loaded on the physical "Foreigner Work Permit".
答：可通过电子社保卡查询外国人工作许可信息。电子社保卡加载的外国人工作许可信息与实体《外国人工作许可证》加载的信息一致。
5. How to register for an electronic social security card?
5如何注册电子社保卡？
Answer: After entering the country, foreigners can download the electronic social security card APP on their mobile phone, register and log in using their name, work permit number, or social security number, and obtain an electronic social security card loaded with work permit information after real-name and real-person verification. The standard for writing foreigner names should be consistent with the name used when handling the work permit.
答：外国人入境后，通过手机下载电子社保卡APP，使用姓名、工作许可号码或社会保障号码等信息注册登录，经实名、实人核验后，领取加载工作许可信息的电子社保卡。外国人姓名填写规范应与办理工作许可时保持一致。
6. Does the card integration force foreigners to purchase social insurance?
6证卡融合是否强制外国人购买社保？
Answer: For details on purchasing social insurance, please consult the Guangzhou Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau.
答：关于购买社保问题详情可咨询广州市人力资源和社会保障局。
7. Are the in-transit businesses in the "Foreigner Work Permit Notification" affected?
7已申请《外国人工作许可通知》中的在途业务是否受影响？
Answer: The in-transit businesses in the "Foreigner Work Permit Notification" can be processed normally. Not affected.
答：申请《外国人工作许可通知》中的在途业务，可正常办理。不受影响。
8. Are the in-transit businesses in the "Foreigner Work Permit" affected?
8已申领《外国人工作许可证》中的在途业务是否受影响？
Answer: The in-transit businesses in the "Foreigner Work Permit" will be unifiedly returned to the pre-audit stage of "Overseas Application for Foreigner Work Permit" after the system goes online on December 1, 2024, and will be re-approved by the approval authority. Employers can check in the "My" menu on the left side of the Foreigner Work Management Service System under "My In-Process Items". After approval, you need to download the new version of the "Work Permit Notification" and register to obtain the electronic social security card loaded with work permit information. Applicants should go to the acceptance window to verify the materials and obtain the "Decision on Permitting Administrative License" as required in point 3.
答：已申领《外国人工作许可证》的在途业务，系统将在2024年12月1日上线后，将此类办件统一退回至《境外申请外国人来华工作许可》预审环节，由审批机关重新审批。用人单位可在外国人来华工作管理服务系统中的左侧菜单【我的】中的【我的在办件】进行查看。审批通过后，需下载新版的《工作许可通知》，并注册领取加载工作许可信息的电子社保卡。申请人应按照第三点的要求到受理窗口进行材料验核并领取《准予行政许可决定书》。
9. What changes have occurred in the card integration operating system?Are the in-transit businesses in the "Foreigner Work Permit" affected if not yet applied for?
9证卡融合操作系统有哪些变化？未申领《外国人工作许可证》中的在途业务是否受影响？
Answer: For businesses that have completed the "Work Permit Notification" but have not yet applied for the "Foreigner Work Permit," the employer needs to resubmit the relevant business in the [Issue New Version of Work Permit Notification] menu on the left side of the reporting end, for re-approval by the approval authority. After approval, download the new version of the "Work Permit Notification" and register to obtain an electronic social security card loaded with work permit information. Applicants should go to the acceptance window to verify the materials and obtain the "Decision on Permitting Administrative License" as required in point 3.
答：对于已办结《工作许可通知》，但未申领《外国人工作许可证》的办件，用人单位需要在申报端左侧【换发新版工作许可通知】菜单中，重新提交相关业务，由审批机关重新审批。审批通过后，需下载新版的《工作许可通知》，并注册领取加载工作许可信息的电子社保卡。申请人应按照第三点的要求到受理窗口进行材料验核并领取《准予行政许可决定书》。
10. How can foreigners who hold a physical work permit or whose work permit has been approved but not yet obtained, exchange for an electronic social security card?
10持有实体工作许可证或工作许可证已审批通过但尚未取证的外国人，如何换发电子社保卡？
Answer: For foreigners who hold a physical work permit that has not yet expired or whose work permit has been approved but not yet obtained, employers can submit operations in the [Issue Electronic Certificate] function menu on the reporting end. After submission, the approval authority will review it. After approval, register to obtain an electronic social security card loaded with work permit information.
答:对于持有尚未到期实体工作许可证或工作许可证已审批通过但尚未取证的外国人，用人单位可在申报端的【换发电子证照】功能菜单处进行提交操作。提交完成后，审批机关将对其进行审批。审批通过后，注册领取加载工作许可信息的电子社保卡。
11. Does the card integration application for overseas work permits (over 90 days) have special requirements for contracts?
11证卡融合申请境外工作许可（90日以上）对合同是否有特殊要求？
Answer: Yes, it mainly affects overseas permit application businesses. The overseas permit business cancels the post-entry process, and after the overseas permit business is completed, the "Work Permit Notification" is directly issued. The unit can download this document from the reporting system. After the applicant enters the country, they can scan the QR code on the "Work Permit Notification" document to register and obtain an electronic social security card loaded with work permit information on their own. Applicants with Class B and C "Work Permit Notifications" should, within 30 days after entering the country, bring all the original materials and photocopies stamped with the official seal, valid work visas or copies of work residence permits, and valid physical examination reports issued by domestic inspection and quarantine institutions within 6 months, to the acceptance window for on-site verification and to obtain the "Decision on Permitting Administrative License". The applicant will bear all adverse consequences if they do not verify the materials as stipulated.
答：是，主要影响境外许可申请业务，境外许可业务取消入境后流程，境外许可业务结束后直接发放《工作许可通知》，单位可自行在申报系统中下载此文件，待申请人入境后扫描《工作许可通知》文件上二维码自行注册、领取加载工作许可信息的电子社保卡。请持《工作许可通知》B类、C类的申请人在入境后30天内，由申请人本人（或单位经办人、签署委托书的代办人）携带在“外国人来华工作管理服务系统”申办工作许可的所有材料原件及加盖公章的复印件、有效工作签证或工作类居留许可复印件、境内检验检疫机构出具的6个月内有效体检报告，前往受理窗口现场核验并领取《准予行政许可决定书》。申请人不按规定核验材料将自行承担一切不利后果。
12. Does the card integration application for foreigners coming to China for work permits have special requirements for photos?
12证卡融合申请外国人来华工作许可对照片是否有特殊要求？
Answer: Yes, it mainly affects overseas permit application businesses. The overseas permit business cancels the post-entry process, and after the overseas permit business is completed, the "Work Permit Notification" is directly issued. The unit can download this document from the reporting system. After the applicant enters the country, they can scan the QR code on the "Work Permit Notification" document to register and obtain an electronic social security card loaded with work permit information on their own. Applicants with Class B and C "Work Permit Notifications" should, within 30 days after entering the country, bring all the original materials and photocopies stamped with the official seal, valid work visas or copies of work residence permits, and valid physical examination reports issued by domestic inspection and quarantine institutions within 6 months, to the acceptance window for on-site verification and to obtain the "Decision on Permitting Administrative License". The applicant will bear all adverse consequences if they do not verify the materials as stipulated.
答：是，主要影响境外许可申请业务，境外许可业务取消入境后流程，境外许可业务结束后直接发放《工作许可通知》，单位可自行在申报系统中下载此文件，待申请人入境后扫描《工作许可通知》文件上二维码自行注册、领取加载工作许可信息的电子社保卡。请持《工作许可通知》B类、C类的申请人在入境后30天内，由申请人本人（或单位经办人、签署委托书的代办人）携带在“外国人来华工作管理服务系统”申办工作许可的所有材料原件及加盖公章的复印件、有效工作签证或工作类居留许可复印件、境内检验检疫机构出具的6个月内有效体检报告，前往受理窗口现场核验并领取《准予行政许可决定书》。申请人不按规定核验材料将自行承担一切不利后果。
13. Can individuals who are over the age limit and cannot purchase social insurance normally obtain an electronic social security card after card integration?
13因超龄无法购买社保，证卡融合后超龄人员是否可以正常领取电子社保卡？
Answer: Yes.
答：可以。
