Visas
Commonwealth citizens
and most European nationals do not
need visas for visits of less than three months. Visitors are usually
issued an extendable 30- or 60-day visa on arrival.
US Embassy in Malaysia
376
Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-248-9011 Fax: 603-242-2207
Mailing Address: APO AP 96535-5000
Website: http://usembassymalaysia.org.my/
The
United States has Embassies in most countries in Asia. These
Embassies
are headed by an U.S. Ambassador who is named by the President and
subject
to the approval of the U.S. Senate. Typically Ambassador's are a
mix
of career and non career government employees. All of these
report
to the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC. The State
Department
has directed that development of trade and expansion of business are
prime
responsibilities of each Ambassador and his Embassy. U.S.
Embassies
can therefore be an ally in helping you learn more about the market in
their
country, research opportunities and act as a last resort in case of
problems
that need political support.
Embassy in the USA
Embassy of Malaysia
2401 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,
Washington DC 20008
Telephone: (202) 328-2700
Website: http://www.embassy.org/embassies/my.html
Foreign embassies also view promotion of trade and investment as major
goals. You should contact the country's Embassy, particularly the
country's Commercial Counselor for help on researching your business
plan.
U.S. Foreign Commercial Offices
Website: http://usembassymalaysia.org.my/
[see US Embassy for address]
Most U.S. Embassies have at least one representative and in many cases
a whole office that is sent to the target country by the U.S.
Department of Commerce. The goal of these offices is to increase
U.S. business with the target country. These offices can be
helpful in assisting you in researching opportunities in a target
country.
American Chamber of Commerce
American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce.
11.03, Level 11, Amoda, 22 Jalan Imbi,
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603 2482407 Fax: 603 2482540
Most countries in Asia have U.S. Chambers of Commerce made up of member
U.S.
companies doing business in that country. Typically large
Chambers
of Commerce have a hired staff person who acts as the Executive
Director.
Smaller Chambers may have only a volunteer staff. American
Chambers
of Commerce often are good sources of information on the ease or
difficulty
in doing business in the target country. Oftentimes they can
refer
you to members who have detailed insight into set-up problems, the
incidence
of corruption in the host country or other challenges. Oftentimes
the target country will have its own chamber of commerce which is
seeking
to promote business and investment in their country. These
Chambers
which represent the target country can also be helpful.
