Do I require transit visa for Kuwait

You don't need a visa, as airside transit is visa free in Kuwait.

However, I would insist that the airline accommodate you (I assume you are flying Kuwait Airways), because the Kuwait Airport has zero facilities for an overnight stay.

The airport is open 24 hours (one of the few places in Kuwait that is), but there are no facilities for long term transits. There are no showers, quiet areas, relaxed or reclining chairs, etc.

It is a very small terminal (after much government red tape a larger facility is finally under construction, and a temporary terminal just for Kuwait Airways is also being built in tandem).

There are a steady stream of flights - after midnight you have the western-bound flights (KLM, BA, Turkish) and of course the constant shuttle flights from Kuwait to Dubai / Manama / Doha / Abu Dhabi which run about one every hour.

The airport hotel is there, but it is not a first choice if you can help it. Unfortunately as there is no visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens, you are forced to use the airport hotel.

Its spacious, the wifi is good - but that's about it. If you are an aviation geek it is great since it sits right on the airport property and you get an unobstructed view of aircraft ... and some abandoned planes as well.

Your biggest issue will be actually getting there, as it requires transport on a special bus, exiting through security to screen bags, etc. which - as is the nature of the airport and other government run entities in Kuwait - can be a bit of a slow moving process.

Patience and a cool head is must.

Tip: Plan on buying food at the many outlets at the duty free section in the airport. From some colleagues who had to stay there, the food is best avoided.

Oh, I found that there is actually a page on tripadvisor for the hotel; might be worth a visit.

do i have to go there directly after i come or can i stay on airport for 8 hours and then leave to the hotel ? How do you i know where to go ? How all this works? This is very new to me.

So when you land and you are taken to the terminal. Either you'll get there from the jetway, or if unlucky by the bus. This is basically the entire airport right there. This is the transit area, the arrival area, the departure area, the duty free area and also where the lounges are.

Welcome to Kuwait.

Now, you can spend some time here visiting the shops (nothing too exciting here, unless you are a fan of sweets, chocolate or tobacco). Note that officially, smoking is prohibited at the airport unless in designated smoking areas - and there is a stiff penalty (around $300) if you are caught.

So eventually you'll make your way to the various eating areas. These are actually quite good (food is a booming industry in Kuwait; also related: diet centers, but more on that later). So it is best to fill up here.

Once you have had your fill of the airport, head to the transit desk. Don't worry about finding the right one, there is only one =)

Give the person (if anyone is at it) your booking details. They will probably direct you to a seating area. Now you are ready to be processed for getting on the bus.

Don't be alarmed if you are not handed back your passport, they may need this for clearing you through the secure airport terminal.

You will probably be handed a bus ticket, and next, escorted through metal detectors and have your luggage scanned.

Next, you'll probably have to wait for the bus to get there. Estimated waiting time 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on ... well, take your pick, phase of the moon? Current humidity? Who knows, just enjoy it all.

Next after a short trip across the tarmac you should arrive at a building called the Safir Airport Hotel.

Don't be alarmed.

You may or may not be required to go through another set of metal detectors.

You will be given a key to a room. The room and the lobby will be nice, acceptable, but nothing too exciting. Definitely spacious. Make sure you ask for the wifi details.

Your room will probably overlook the airport tarmac .. or the graveyard area for planes.

Either way, you are there to sleep - the beds are good and so are the bathroom facilities.

Next morning - for the adventurous, try heading down to the breakfast buffet area.

Otherwise, the reception will direct you to the bus, which will take you back to the airport and into the warm arms of a cup of coffee at the Starbucks.

Caveat - this is from memory from when a friend went through this experience, I personally haven't had the misfortune of spending transit time at the hotel.