Is it legal to donate to Venezuela from the US?

Yes, until October 23, 2026. The US Treasury issued OFAC General License 60 on June 25, 2026. It authorizes humanitarian transactions related to the earthquake that would otherwise be prohibited by existing sanctions.

Can I send money directly to a family member?

Remittances to individuals in Venezuela were already allowed with certain limitations before GL60. Ria announced on its corporate blog (June 25, 2026 — exclusive attribution to the operator, not a neutral source) that transfers to Venezuela are fee-free through July 15, 2026. Other operators may have announced similar measures, but as of 2026-07-01 we have not been able to confirm official statements from other operators. Verify current terms directly with the operator before sending.

Can I donate from Spain, Colombia or Chile?

Yes. The listed NGOs (UNICEF, UNHCR, Red Cross, Save the Children, IRC) have offices in many countries and accept international donations. OFAC sanctions apply to persons and entities subject to US jurisdiction; outside that scope, other rules apply.

What does GL60 NOT authorize?

It does not authorize transactions with individuals or entities individually designated by OFAC, the purchase of Venezuelan assets, or operations not directly related to earthquake humanitarian aid.

Donating to Venezuela from abroad (OFAC GL60).

T-114days until OFAC GL60 expiry

OFAC General License No. 60

What it authorizes: transactions related to humanitarian aid for the Venezuela earthquake.

Expiry date: October 23, 2026.

Valid until October 23, 2026 (115 days remaining)

Official license text at Treasury.gov (opens in new tab)

The US Treasury (OFAC) issued General License 60 on June 25, 2026. It authorizes humanitarian transactions to Venezuela that would otherwise be blocked by sanctions. The window expires on October 23, 2026.

Organizations accepting donations from the US and diaspora within this window:

Licencia General 60 de la OFAC — marco legal para enviar ayuda desde EE.UU.
El 25 de junio de 2026, el Tesoro de EE.UU. (OFAC) emitió la Licencia General 60, que autoriza las transacciones relacionadas con la ayuda al terremoto que de otro modo prohibirían las sanciones a Venezuela. Vigente hasta las 00:01 ET del 23 de octubre de 2026. Permite que entidades financieras de EE.UU. procesen pagos de ayuda, incluso de terceros países.
Zona: diaspora-eeuu
Valid until October 23, 2026 (115 days remaining)
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Verified on Jun 30, 2026 · Source ofac.treasury.gov
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Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) — puntos de acopio en Miami
Organización humanitaria con sede en Doral (Florida) que, en alianza con el Departamento de Estado y Walmart, entrega suministros de ayuda a Venezuela. Opera varios puntos de recogida de donaciones en el área de Miami y coordina con grupos de la diáspora venezolana.
Zona: diaspora-eeuu
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Verified on Jun 30, 2026 · Source globalempowermentmission.org
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How to donate, step by step

Check that today's date is before October 23, 2026. After that date, humanitarian transactions again require explicit OFAC authorization.
Choose one of the verified organizations from the list below and click the button to go to their official website.
Donate on the organization's official website. The payment process takes place on their platform, not on this site.
Save your donation receipt. It may be tax-deductible in the US if the organization is a 501(c)(3). Consult a tax advisor.

What this license does NOT authorize

Does not authorize transactions with individuals or entities individually designated by OFAC.
Does not authorize the purchase or transfer of Venezuelan assets.
Does not exempt those who use this license as a pretext for non-humanitarian operations.
Does not apply to operations not directly related to earthquake humanitarian aid.

What happens after October 23, 2026?

If the license is not extended, humanitarian aid transactions will revert to the general Venezuela sanctions regime and will again require explicit OFAC authorization. Check the current status directly at ofac.treasury.gov. This page will be updated if there are developments.

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Frequently asked questions

Is it legal to donate to Venezuela from the US?: Yes, until October 23, 2026. The US Treasury issued OFAC General License 60 on June 25, 2026. It authorizes humanitarian transactions related to the earthquake that would otherwise be prohibited by existing sanctions.
What happens after October 23, 2026?: If the license is not extended, humanitarian transactions will again require explicit OFAC authorization. This page will be updated if there are developments. Check the current status at ofac.treasury.gov.
Can I send money directly to a family member?: Remittances to individuals in Venezuela were already allowed with certain limitations before GL60. Ria announced on its corporate blog (June 25, 2026 — exclusive attribution to the operator, not a neutral source) that transfers to Venezuela are fee-free through July 15, 2026. Other operators may have announced similar measures, but as of 2026-07-01 we have not been able to confirm official statements from other operators. Verify current terms directly with the operator before sending.
Can I donate from Spain, Colombia or Chile?: Yes. The listed NGOs (UNICEF, UNHCR, Red Cross, Save the Children, IRC) have offices in many countries and accept international donations. OFAC sanctions apply to persons and entities subject to US jurisdiction; outside that scope, other rules apply.
What does GL60 NOT authorize?: It does not authorize transactions with individuals or entities individually designated by OFAC, the purchase of Venezuelan assets, or operations not directly related to earthquake humanitarian aid.

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