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Profession Code

Profession Code

The government-assigned occupational classification code recorded on an expatriate's Iqama and work visa in Saudi Arabia.

The profession code is a mandatory field on every expatriate Iqama and work visa in Saudi Arabia, assigned by the Ministry of Human Resources based on the employee's actual job function. Profession codes must accurately reflect the employee's real duties — mismatches between the Iqama profession code and actual work performed constitute a labor law violation subject to fines and potential deportation. Corrections must be processed through the Muqeem and MHRSD systems. Incorrect profession codes also affect Nitaqat classification calculations. Inclusive Solutions monitors and corrects profession codes as part of its Iqama and GRO management services.