How to choose a registered residence in the Sixteen Cities: Latest policies and settlement guide
As China's urbanization process accelerates, the household registration policy has become the focus of many people's attention. Recently, many cities across the country have adjusted their settlement policies to attract talents and labor. This article summarizes hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days, analyzes the settlement conditions in sixteen popular cities for you, and helps you make the best choice.
1. Comparison of settlement policies in popular cities

| City | Academic requirements | age limit | social security requirements | Other conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Master's degree and above | ≤45 years old | 7 consecutive years | Required employer indicators |
| Shanghai | Bachelor degree and above | ≤50 years old | 5 consecutive years | Prioritize key industries |
| Guangzhou | College degree and above | ≤50 years old | 3 consecutive years | Points settlement is optional |
| Shenzhen | College degree and above | ≤50 years old | 1 year in a row | Relaxation of talent introduction |
| Hangzhou | Bachelor degree and above | ≤45 years old | 1 year in a row | Fresh graduates settle directly |
| Chengdu | College degree and above | ≤45 years old | none | Priority is given to skilled talents |
2. Analysis of advantages and disadvantages of settling in popular cities
1. First-tier cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen)
Advantages: Rich medical and educational resources, many employment opportunities, and high salary levels. Disadvantages: high cost of living, fierce competition, and high barriers to settlement.
2. New first-tier cities (Hangzhou, Chengdu, Wuhan, Nanjing, etc.)
Advantages: great development potential, loose settlement policy, and relatively low cost of living. Disadvantages: There are fewer opportunities in some industries and slightly lower salary levels.
3. Latest policy changes in 2023
1.ShanghaiA green channel for "talents in key industries" has been launched, and those who meet the conditions can settle directly.
2.HangzhouFurther relax the conditions for fresh graduates to settle down and cancel social security requirements.
3.WuhanImplement the "20% off housing purchase for college students" policy to attract talents to settle here.
4.Xi'anWe will introduce the convenient measure of "one person settles down and the whole family moves with him".
4. Selection suggestions
1.Consider career development: Give priority to cities that are highly compatible with your industry.
2.Assess cost of living: There is a big difference in the quality of life between first-tier cities and second-tier and third-tier cities.
3.Pay attention to policy dividends: Some cities provide housing subsidies, entrepreneurship support, etc. to specific talents.
4.long term planning: Consider future needs such as children’s education and elderly care.
5. Settlement Process
| step | content | Materials required | time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prequalification | ID card, academic certificate, etc. | 5-15 working days |
| 2 | Submit application | Complete application materials | immediate |
| 3 | review approval | none | 20-40 working days |
| 4 | Apply for settlement | Permit to move, etc. | 5-10 working days |
Conclusion
Choosing a city to settle in is an important decision in life and requires comprehensive consideration of career development, quality of life, family planning and other factors. It is recommended to compare the policies of various cities and choose the most suitable location based on your own situation. Recently, policies have been adjusted frequently in many places. It is recommended to pay attention to the latest official information, or consult professional settlement service agencies.
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