Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 511301: Tour Guide

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 511301 | Major Group: Service and sales workers (Group 5)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Receive and accompany the tourists, provide them with Guidelines, introduce tourist sites and museums to them, develop tourism programs, prepare documents and specialized reports related to the field of tourist guidance.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`511301`
Official Title (EN)	Tour Guide
Official Title (AR)	Tour Guide
Major Group	Service and sales workers (Group 5)
Sub-Major Group	Personal service workers
Minor Group	Travel attendants, conductors and guides
Unit Group	Travel guides
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`511101`	Flight Attendant	Flight Attendant	View Occupation 511101 →
`511102`	Marine Stewardess	Marine Stewardess	View Occupation 511102 →
`511103`	Private Flight Attendant	Private Flight Attendant	View Occupation 511103 →
`511201`	Transportation Tickets Seller	Transportation Tickets Seller	View Occupation 511201 →
`511202`	Transportation Ticket Inspector	Transportation Ticket Inspector	View Occupation 511202 →
`511203`	Porter	Porter	View Occupation 511203 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Lower secondary education
Field of Study / Discipline: Personal skills and development
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 511301. 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 511301?

SSCO 511301 designates Tour Guide (Tour Guide) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

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

Employers select code 511301 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.