Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 335402: Passport Officer

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 335402 | Major Group: Technicians and associate professionals (Group 3)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Supervise the auditing and renewal of passport applications, distribute tasks and duties to subordinates, follow up and evaluate the procedures for issuing passports, follow up issuance; prepare and submit work reports

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`335402`
Official Title (EN)	Passport Officer
Official Title (AR)	Passport Officer
Major Group	Technicians and associate professionals (Group 3)
Sub-Major Group	Business and administration associate professionals
Minor Group	Government Regulatory Associate Professionals
Unit Group	Government licensing officials
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`335101`	Ports Inspector	Ports Inspector	View Occupation 335101 →
`335102`	Customs Inspector	Customs Inspector	View Occupation 335102 →
`335103`	Inspector	Inspector	View Occupation 335103 →
`335201`	Customs Duty Officer	Customs Duty Officer	View Occupation 335201 →
`335202`	Tax Officer	Tax Officer	View Occupation 335202 →
`335301`	Social Aids Officer	Social Aids Officer	View Occupation 335301 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Diploma
Field of Study / Discipline: Management and administration
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 335402. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 335402?

SSCO 335402 designates Passport Officer (Passport Officer) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 335402 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.