Hunan Province held an issuance ceremony for a new type of social security card embedded with foreigner's work permit information on January 15, 2025. The integrated foreigner's work permit and social security card is known as the "Join in Card."

In recent years, Hunan has actively implemented policies promoting a higher level of opening up to attract more overseas high-level talents. Meanwhile, the province has issued social security cards with improved functions, providing convenient services for foreigners working and living in Hunan.

With the new card, foreigners can participate in China's social insurance scheme; apply for residence permits; deal with cash deposits, withdrawals, and transfers; make payments; and, inquire about and download work permit information. The card also allows expats to access public services in eight sectors such as human resources and social security services, transport, cultural experience, tourism, medical treatment and medication purchase, government services, trade union services, and life services.