An Overview of the Household Registration Process in Guangzhou: Procedures and Precautions

In 2023, there will be significant policy changes for household registration in Guangzhou. First, some age restrictions will be lifted for talented individuals with bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees, as well as those who hold intermediate or advanced professional titles. Second, Guangzhou will lower its permanent residency requirements, such as enabling "Double First-Class" college graduates to move to the city with only one month of social security contributions. Third, Guangzhou will simplify the application process for college graduates seeking employment or entrepreneurship in the city.

To qualify for the points-based household registration system in Guangzhou, applicants must have stable employment or entrepreneurship status, be under 45 years of age, hold a valid Guangdong residency permit, and have paid social security contributions for at least four years. They must also accrue at least 100 points according to the Guangzhou Point-based Household Registration Index System (the latest draft requires 150 points), and have no criminal record in the past five years.

For those seeking academic-based household registration in Guangzhou, the criteria are as follows: no criminal record, under 40 years of age, holding a bachelor's degree from a full-time program, and at least one month of Guangzhou social security contributions. Those applying for professional title-based household registration in Guangzhou need an intermediate or advanced professional title certificate, be under 40 or 50 years of age, and have made social security contributions for six or more months. Meanwhile, those who have a technical certificate and work in a field listed in Guangzhou's technical talent guideline can apply for technical-based household registration.

When applying for household registration in Guangzhou, all applicants must always bear in mind that diligent preparation and following instructions accurately are crucial for success. As always, it is important to heed the city's laws and regulations, as well as to seek professional advice if needed.