Guatemala: Medical Exam and prior drug use?

[timeforeverything 3]

I am curious of other's experiences in Guatemala as to what happened when you admitted to prior drug use during the medical? Obviously, if you are answering truthfully you must admit even if you only smoked pot once or twice in your life, years ago and would not have a problem taking a drug test.

So if people actually answer honestly to that question at the medical.....it seems like it is an issue that has been run into before. What would be the consequences? It seems like it varies by Embassy/Consulate.

And NO I am not asking if lying is an option....because I know that is illegal

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Assuming it is the same as some other stories from here on VJ, even prior drug use can result in a one year ban, then you have to re do the medical.

 

This can vary country to country though and even depends on the personnel giving the physical I suppose if they really wanna make a big deal about it.

[timeforeverything 3]

Hi! Yeah from everything I read it varies a lot by embassy/country.....I'm hoping that someone that has done medical exams in Guatemala will have some input....or even someone from other Central America countries. It seems like such a hot topic. I have no idea how this slipped my attention....we have been married for so long and have two kids so I was hoping the process wouldn't be complicated. But guess so!