Entering Guangzhou has become increasingly easier over the past few years, thanks to the government policies that have been put in place. Various categories of people can now apply to become legal residents of Guangzhou through a simple and straightforward process.

In 2023, Guangzhou has put in place new policies to allow for more direct entry of specific categories of talents. Firstly, the entry age limits for candidates with bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees as well as intermediate and advanced professional qualifications have been lowered by five years. Additionally, the entry barriers have been lowered for those seeking to establish their businesses or work in Guangzhou. The previous policy requiring continuous six months' social security contributions has been removed. In turn, young fresh graduates seeking to work in Guangzhou can now simply apply for entry as long as they have a job offer and a degree from one of the "Double First-Class" universities.

Guangzhou has also implemented a new system that makes it easier for young graduates to apply for entry without any prior hurdles. These graduates only need to apply for entry in the public security department, and if successful, they can proceed with the rest of the entry formalities.

In Guangzhou, residents can apply for entry through four different categories: the Guangzhou point-based entry, Guangzhou degree-based entry, Guangzhou accreditation-based entry, and Guangzhou skill-based entry.

Guangzhou point-based entry requires candidates to have a total point of 100 to 150 points. The primary requirements for being eligible for entry include stable employment or business, no criminal records within the past five years, and four years of social security contributions. Candidates must also hold a valid Guangdong residence permit. The point-based system considers several factors, including educational background, work experience, age, and Chinese proficiency.

For Guangzhou degree-based entry, candidates must meet some specific criteria. For instance, the candidate should have a university degree, preferably from a national key university. Candidates must also be 40 years old or younger, no criminal records in the past, and have at least one month's social security contributions from Guangzhou within the past five years.

Guangzhou accreditation-based entry applies to candidates who hold an intermediate or advanced professional qualification, such as a systems integration certificate or an information project management certificate. For this category, candidates must be 40 or 50 years old or younger, respectively, and have at least six months or more of social security contributions from Guangzhou.

Lastly, Guangzhou skill-based entry is for candidates who have technical skills and qualifications. This category applies to candidates who hold a relevant occupation certificate and have worked continuously in Guangzhou for more than six months in the related industry.

In conclusion, if you plan to apply for entry using any of the four categories, you should ensure that your documents are up to date, meet the requirements for your category of choice, and that you have no criminal records. With the new policies, the process has become increasingly simple and straightforward.