I am presently at chicago on a b1 VISA, Can I visit Australia on one of my weekend? do I need a separate VISA?

Question

I am from India, I have got 10 yrs multiple entry VISA to US. I am permitted to stay at US till 11th May 2007.(3 months)

Answer 1

Yes, you need a visa to go to Australia. You do not, however, need another visa in order to go back to the US. The visa you have is still valid, and when you return you will get a new I-94 card with a new departure date.

Answer 2

Vinod, please check if you can find a real long week end to make the trip before spending any money on Visa application. Other wise you will spend your time in travel and transit!!

Also make sure that 're entry into USA will not pose problems despite the Multiple Entry stamp with in such short gap between departure & arrival.

Answer 3

Yes.. you need to have Australia visa to enter the country and it has to be applied in your home country..:(

Answer 4

yes you will need a visa to to Australia :
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# i do not see on for Chicago # ? :-
This visa is for people who want to visit Australia for a holiday or recreation, or to visit family and/or friends. This visa may also be used for other short-term non-work purposes including study for less than three months.
This visa is for you if you are:
outside Australia and want to apply for a visa to visit Australia
in Australia and want to extend your stay as a visitor.
How much will this visa cost?
You must pay a visa application charge when you lodge your visa application. This charge is usually not refunded if an application is unsuccessful.
See: Tourist Visa Charges

What does this visa let me do?
Online Applications
You can apply:

outside Australia for an initial period of up to 12 months, or a shorter period
in Australia to extend your stay for a total duration of up to 6 months from the date of last entry on your current visa.
Note: The period of stay granted will depend on the purpose of the visit and your personal circumstances.

Paper Applications
You can apply for a stay up to 12 months, or a shorter period.

Note: The period of stay granted will depend on the purpose of the visit and your personal circumstances.

Study
If you are outside Australia when you lodge your application, you can study for up to 3 months.

here is the link :
http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/676/index.htm