Best time to visit Kuwait

Kuwait’s weather pattern is similar to that of Europe, although the weather here is hotter and drier. Summers (April to October) are hot and humid with very little rain. Winters (November to March) are cool with limited rain, while Spring (February to April) is cool and pleasant.
If you happen to visit Kuwait in summer, there are plenty of air-conditioned amenities to make your summer visit tolerable. The winter months are chilly in the evenings, but, with pleasant daytime temperatures. During Spring, the desert is laced in a transparent lime green, decorated with petunias, making it the ideal time to visit.
Transport
Kuwait has cheap and well spread transport system with local and intercity buses that operate round the clock. Taxis charge a flat rate between the city and airport. Local taxis without meters are available for getting around. To hire a car, one must have an International Driving Permit.
Women travellers / travellers with special needs
Women travelling alone may have some problems entering and leaving the country, or when getting around the country, or staying in a hotel by themselves. Check with your local Kuwaiti Consulate, before travelling, to ensure all is fine, and get a contact name and number.
Women have reported stray incidences of harassment, in areas around the Salmiya locality, but, most shopkeepers are willing to help out if someone is especially persistent. Female travellers should keep in mind the cultural differences among several people who co-exist in Kuwait, and should be aware that unwitting actions may invite unwanted attention. Female travellers may dress modestly and generally maintain a low profile, as it may deter harassment.
Individuals with special needs may find accessibility and accommodation easy in Kuwait, as the law mandates access to buildings for people with disabilities. The government enforces such provisions, and also supervises and contributes to schools and job training programs that cater to people with special needs.
Visas
Expatriates must hold a valid passport, with a minimum validity of six months from date of entry, to enter Kuwait. Expatriates can obtain a 30-day entry permit or tourist visa, or a 90-day visit/business visa for travel to Kuwait. While Kuwait emphasizes on arranging visas prior to entry into Kuwait, some nations are allowed visa on arrival. You should also have a ticket for travel out of Kuwait. The visa processing may get quicker if you have all necessary documents with you, including sponsor letter or confirmation of hotel reservation.
If you have an Israeli stamp in your passport, you may be refused visa, or if you plan to enter Kuwait over land from Iraq, you could obtain a visa in advance.
Travellers who overstay their visas, or do not complete Kuwaiti exit procedures, may be required to pay huge fines before departing Kuwait, and/or are likely to be imprisoned.
Kuwait has now eased visa requirements considerably, to encourage more visitors into the country. Nationals of all GCC countries can enter Kuwait without a visa, while nationals of 34 countries including Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, Andorra, Belgium, Austria, Brunei, China, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Hong Kong, Japan, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Monaco, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Netherlands, the Vatican, and the USA can obtain a visitor visa at the Kuwait International Airport.
Visitor visas have a validity of 90 days from date of issue. Multiple-entry visas are valid only for business needs, and hold one-year validity. But such visas should be applied in advance.
It is possible to extend visa duration by one-month, twice. To do this, an application should be submitted to the immigration department in Shuwaikh before expiry of the visa.
Kuwait has also implemented biometrics, and fingerprints, which will be taken for both visitor and resident visa holders on entry and exit.
For further information on entry and exit requirements, travellers can cont