Brazil has updated its visa framework for Haitian nationals and stateless persons with family ties in the country. The new decree, Interministerial Decree MJSP/MRE No. 67, was signed on July 30, 2026, by Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This decree amends a regulation that had governed this visa category since August 2025. The updated framework shifts visa applications to an electronic process, targeting those with family already living in Brazil.
The new decree replaces an earlier regulation, Interministerial Decree No. 55 of August 12, 2025, which allowed for the granting of visas to Haitian nationals and eligible stateless persons. However, the latest decree changes how those visas are issued. The core revision introduced by Decree 67 is the move to electronic processing. Visas for qualifying applicants are now issued through digital means rather than requiring in-person attendance at a consulate or embassy.
The shift to electronic processing carries real practical benefits. Traditional application routes often demand travel to diplomatic missions, long waiting periods, and the physical submission of documents. These barriers can prove particularly difficult for people already separated from family members. By transitioning the process online, Brazilian authorities have made the first steps of an application considerably more accessible for those whose connection to the country is rooted in family.
The scope of Decree 67 is deliberately narrow. It applies exclusively to Haitian nationals and stateless persons who are seeking to reunite with relatives already residing in Brazil. The decree does not open new humanitarian migration channels or extend to other immigration categories. For individuals caught in the difficult position of being separated from family living in Brazil, this update to the existing framework lowers the administrative hurdles standing between them and their loved ones.
The policy change was published on the official Brazilian government portal under the Ministry of Justice and Public Security's immigration regulations for 2026. Brazil has in recent years developed a range of legal pathways for foreign nationals, including specific residence routes for select categories of immigrants. This latest update continues that trend, with a targeted adjustment that prioritises access for a group whose ties to Brazil are already well established.
The electronic visa process is designed to make family reunification more attainable for Haitian nationals and stateless persons with family ties in Brazil. The decree was jointly signed by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This move is part of Brazil's efforts to streamline its immigration processes and make it easier for foreign nationals to reunite with their families.
The updated visa framework is a significant development for Haitian nationals and stateless persons seeking to reunite with family members in Brazil. The electronic application route is a more accessible and efficient way for qualifying applicants to obtain a visa. This change is expected to benefit many individuals who have been separated from their loved ones and are seeking to reunite with them in Brazil.
Key points
- The new decree introduces an electronic visa application process for Haitian nationals and stateless persons with family ties in Brazil.
