Bypass six month passport-validity rule when already in country

Two of my family just arrived at the Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima, Peru (from the U.S.) for a vacation (tourism), but one of them has a passport that expires in two months. Peru follows the six month rule for passport validity, something we were not aware of until now.

Now immigration (in Peru) is not letting them enter the country. From what I've read online, there's no bypassing the rule, and often people are not allowed to board their flights. What is the best way to handle this situation (hopefully to continue the vacation as planned)?

(If it makes any difference, they first departed from JFK (NYC) to Bogota, Columbia, and then Bogota to Lima.)

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Can you travel with less than 6 months validity on passport?

In general, many countries that require a visa to enter will require at least six months validity on your passport when entering the country, so make sure you find out whether your passport has long enough before it expires before you travel.

Can I travel outside the country if my passport expires in 4 months?

Answer: Your passport is valid until the date of expiration. The only problem may be the entry requirements of the country or countries you plan to visit. Many countries require your passport have 3 to 6 months validity remaining before they will allow you to enter or issue a travel visa.

What countries require six months of passport validity?

Countries requiring six months of validity include: Mainland China, Mongolia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Burma, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, Israel, Egypt and Turkey.

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