Visa Exempt Countries – Do Need Super Visa Applications or Not

[Mandeep]

I am aware that the applicants from visa exempt countries do not need to apply for a visitor visa. Do they need to apply for a super visa or are they exempt from that as well?

[Bavneet (Admin)]

You are correct that persons do not need to apply for a temporary resident visa to enter Canada who are from visa-exempt countries. Similarly, an applicant who wants to visit Canada on a super visa, does not need to apply for super visa but rather they will submit their passport to receive a counter foil to be pasted in their passport. The applicant will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) separately to allow them to travel to and enter Canada. The eTA will be electronically linked to their passports. These applicants are also exempt from biometrics. They may be allowed 2 years entry by CBSA officers at ports.