Can I apply for a residence permit without buying social security in Shenzhen?

Legal analysis: qualified imported talents and those who are receiving full-time secondary and higher education (occupation) in the special zone and have registered and lived in the special zone in accordance with the residence permit of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone; Yes, you can't apply for social security without one year's continuous social security.

Legal basis: Provisional Regulations on Residence Permit

Article 8 The public security organs shall be responsible for the management of the application, acceptance, production, issuance and endorsement of residence permits. Residents' committees, villagers' committees, employers, schools and lessors shall assist in accepting and issuing residence permits.

Ninth to apply for a residence permit, you should submit your ID card, photo, residence address, employment, schooling and other supporting materials to the local police station or the community service agency entrusted by the public security organ.