In recent years, the policies regarding household registration in Guangzhou have been constantly changing to attract more talents and promote the city's development. In 2023, there will be some further changes in the household registration policy in Guangzhou. Firstly, the age requirements for certain talents with bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees, as well as those with intermediate and advanced professional titles, will be relaxed by five years. Secondly, the threshold for settling in Guangzhou will be lowered, especially for those who have graduated from “Double First-class” universities. Thirdly, the registration process for college graduates will be simplified.

In terms of the most recent household registration conditions in Guangzhou, there are four ways to apply, namely, points-based registration, academic qualifications-based registration, professional title-based registration and skill-based registration.

To be eligible for points-based registration, applicants need to meet the following six conditions: having legal and stable employment or entrepreneurial activities in Guangzhou; being under 45 years old; holding a valid Guangdong Province Residence Permit issued by the city; paying social insurance for four years or more; obtaining a total of 100 points (or 150 points, according to the latest draft of the policy) based on the “Guangzhou Points-based Household Registration Indicators and Points Table”; and having no criminal record within the past five years.

The requirements for academic qualifications-based registration are as follows: having no criminal record, being under 40 years old, holding a degree certificate and a bachelor’s degree certificate issued by universities designated by the state, and having had normal social insurance payment. For graduates applying for admission, there is no longer a need to present six months of Guangzhou social security contributions but only one month is required.

Professional title-based registration is also known as qualification exam-based registration, which is suitable for those who have less education and social insurance contributions. To be eligible for this type of registration, applicants need to possess the information systems integration certificate (for intermediate qualifications) or the information project management certificate (for advanced qualifications) and be under the age of 40 or 50, depending on the qualifications. During the application period, they should have been paying social insurance contributions in Guangzhou.

Finally, skill-based registration is designed for skilled workers with relevant occupational qualifications and work experience in Guangzhou. Applicants who have worked in Guangzhou for more than half a year and passed the relevant examinations can apply for this type of registration.

In conclusion, household registration policies in Guangzhou are diversified and flexible, aiming to attract various kinds of talents to boost the city's overall development. It is not difficult to apply for household registration in Guangzhou as long as you meet the corresponding requirements. However, it is worth noting that as policies constantly change, applicants should keep track of the latest news and policy updates.