Benefits of settling in Guangzhou and the latest entry policies

If you want to settle in Guangzhou, there are many benefits and advantages to having a local household registration (hukou). In this article, we will discuss some of these benefits and the latest policies related to settling in Guangzhou.

Benefits of having a Guangzhou hukou

1. Car Plate: If you want to participate in a lottery to win a license plate number in Guangzhou, you need to have a hukou or medical insurance record for at least 24 months in Guangzhou (excluding retroactive payments). Therefore, having a Guangzhou hukou will greatly increase your chance of winning the license plate lottery.

2. Home ownership: With a Guangzhou hukou, you can buy up to two properties in Guangzhou, while non-Guangzhou residents need to pay social insurance or personal income tax for at least five years in Guangzhou to buy one property. Therefore, having a Guangzhou hukou makes it easier to buy a property.

3. Education: If your children want to study in public schools in Guangzhou, having a Guangzhou hukou is a great advantage. Your children can enroll in public schools without any points or other requirements.

4. Visa: Having a Guangzhou hukou makes it easier to apply for various documents without worrying about social insurance requirements or other difficulties, streamlining your daily life.

5. Childbirth: If you have a Guangzhou hukou, your children can purchase medical insurance soon after they are born and enjoy various medical benefits and advantages.

6. Convenience: People who live in Guangzhou but do not have a Guangzhou hukou must complete a residence registration process and renew their entry permit annually. However, with a Guangzhou hukou, you can avoid these issues and obtain a more permanent status in Guangzhou.

2023 entry policy and changes

In 2023, Guangzhou's entry policy will have different requirements for different educational levels, including points-based, employed individuals, recent graduates, overseas students, provincial-level talent, highly skilled talent, enterprise-based talent, certification-based talent, skill-based talent, family-based entry, and others.

The primary entry methods in 2023 are points-based entry, education-based entry (employed, recent graduates, overseas students), and certification-based entry. There are several significant policy changes for the points-based entry process:

1. Revised scores and point values: The entry threshold for points-based entry will be adjusted upwards, and the maximum points will be reduced, making it a more finely-tuned system.

2. Simplified entry indicators: Only a subset of the entry indicators will be used, to simplify access while also better supporting existing national and provincial policies and meeting demand.

3. More precise ranking criteria: The local government will rank candidates based on three key indicators, including stable housing situation, stable employment, and age, with other indicators counted towards qualification for eligibility.

Individuals seeking to settle in Guangzhou through certification-based entry methods (such as with a professional qualification or certification) will benefit from lowered social insurance requirements. For 2023, this requirement will be reduced to a minimum of one month of social insurance payments in Guangzhou. For those seeking education-based entry, requirements remain relatively unchanged from 2022, with some special requirements for recent graduates and postgraduate degree-holders.

In conclusion, settling in Guangzhou through maintaining a hukou offers many advantages, with corresponding benefits related to education, medical care, housing, transportation, and other life needs. While new policies and requirements will be put in place starting in 2023, there are still entry methods available for those who are interested in settling in this cosmopolitan city.