Moving Guide

No. Most employers provide temporary accommodation (hotel or serviced apartment) for the first 1–4 weeks while you find permanent housing. Your employer may also help arrange accommodation through company-approved landlords. It's better to see apartments in person before signing a lease.

Budget $2,000–$4,000 cash or accessible funds for deposits, initial furnishing, SIM card, transport, and daily expenses until your first salary. If your employer provides an advance or settling-in allowance (common for senior roles), you may need less.

Yes. Dogs and cats require: rabies vaccination (at least 30 days before travel), microchip, veterinary health certificate, and an import permit from Kuwait's Public Authority for Agriculture and Fish Resources (PAAFR). Airlines charge $200–$500 for pet transport.

Absolutely no alcohol, pork products, or materials considered blasphemous. No religious proselytizing materials. Prescription medications should be in original packaging with a doctor's letter. Drones require a permit. Electronics with cameras (binoculars, certain lenses) may be questioned at customs.

September to November is ideal - the brutal summer heat is fading, the school year has just started (good for families), and you'll have months of pleasant weather ahead. Avoid June–August if possible; arriving in 50°C heat while navigating bureaucracy is unnecessarily stressful.