With the new policy changes in 2023, the requirements for obtaining a household registration in Guangzhou have become more flexible. One notable change is the relaxation of age limits for talented individuals with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree. Those with intermediate or advanced professional and technical qualifications have also seen a similar upturn in their age limit. In addition, the threshold of attaining a household registration has been lowered for talented individuals graduating from “Double First-Class” universities with a simple criterion requiring only continuous social security coverage for one day. Moreover, the process for graduates applying for a household registration has been simplified, which omits unnecessary steps and allows graduates who have found employment or entrepreneurship in Guangzhou to apply for a household registration directly with public security authorities.

Guangzhou has also adopted a score-based system for household registration, where the number of points accumulated by an applicant determines the likelihood of obtaining a household registration. The criteria for obtaining a household registration under this system include being employed and registered in Guangzhou, not exceeding forty-five years of age, holding a valid Guangdong Resident Permit for Guangzhou, paying at least four years of social security contributions, and scoring at least one hundred points according to Guangzhou's scoring system. The applicant must not have any criminal records within the last five years.

Moreover, Guangzhou has a separate policy for individuals with different qualifications. For instance, individuals who hold advanced or intermediate job certifications (such as the Information Project Management Certificate) can apply for a job qualification registration. Individuals seeking these specific household registrations must also have maintained social security contributions for a minimum of six months or during the application period if it exceeds six months. For those engaged in certain fields and holding valid technical certificates, it is, comparatively, easier to acquire a household registration.

In conclusion, Guangzhou's new policy changes have widened the scope of professionals who are eligible to obtain a household registration in the city. Individuals with the necessary qualifications and meeting the requirements under the applicable policy can enjoy the benefits of living and working in Guangzhou. It's an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in living and developing their career in this bustling metropolis.