Originally Posted by
janetdoe
I believe the point being made is that most countries (except the USA) do not have visa issues with Brazil. You need to check the requirements for the country that issued your passport.
If you are asking, "As a US citizen, can I just stay in the Brazilian airport and fly back to my origin on the same day without getting a Brazilian visa?" I would guess the answer is no. But that's just a guess based on other countries' policies.
A US citizen going to Brazil requires a Brazilian Visa....no exception....no opportunity to just stay in the airport etc. If you're a dual citizen then that's a different story. The US passport Brazilian Visa is excessive but it is based on the excessive charges that the US has toward Brazilians.