What is a Factura?
Summary: What is Factura? Factura is a formal medical receipt required for reimbursement in the Mexican healthcare system.
"Absolutely essential to getting reimbursed in Mexico: You absolutely MUST have a formal receipt called a FACTURA for either drugs or any medical service. For prescription drugs, you have to have the Factura emailed to you (a new rule as of this year), plus you must have the register receipt. Not getting Facturas is the No. 1 reason anyone would have trouble with this system. This is a must," said one expat.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
Additional Information:
- Mexico Guide
- Healthcare & Health Insurance in Mexico
- Members Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Mexico
- Best Places to Live in Mexico
- Real Estate in Mexico
- Guide to Real Estate in Mexico
- Pros & Cons of Living in Mexico
- Cost of Living in Mexico
- Do I need Health Insurance When Moving to Mexico?
- Best Places to Ski in Mexico
- Having a Baby in Mexico
- Health Insurance in Mexico
- 2026 Guide to Living in Mexico
- Pros and Cons of Living in Mexico 2026
- 2026 Guide to Moving to Mexico
- Members Talk about the Cost of Living in Mexico
