How to get paid in dollars in Venezuela

Most Venezuelans working remotely get paid in dollars outside the local banking system: Payoneer, Zinli or USDT in an exchange such as Binance, converting to bolívares only what they spend. PayPal can receive but can't withdraw to a Venezuelan bank, so balances are sold at a discount. Wise doesn't open accounts for residents of Venezuela.

  • Payoneer: receives payments from companies, Deel, Upwork or Fiverr and has a USD card.
  • Deel and contractor platforms: several allow withdrawals to Payoneer or in USDT.
  • Binance (USDT): the most used way to turn dollars into bolívares through P2P.
  • Zinli and other USD wallets: handy for payments inside the country.

Taxes in Venezuela

Venezuela taxes its residents' worldwide income: income tax (ISLR) is run by SENIAT and in principle covers what you earn from abroad. Get your RIF and ask an accountant how to report it.

Tips

  • Some US companies exclude Venezuela for compliance reasons. Look for jobs that say LATAM or anywhere and ask before the interview.
  • Have a backup for power and internet (a UPS and mobile data): recruiters ask about it.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes: there are 67 open remote jobs for Venezuelans from 11 companies on RemoteJobs.lat, with new ones every month.

Yes. US sanctions target the government and state companies, not individuals working as contractors, but some companies exclude Venezuela by internal policy. Those hiring through Deel, Remote or Ontop usually accept it.

Most people use Payoneer or USDT in an exchange like Binance. PayPal can receive but doesn't withdraw to Venezuelan banks.

Venezuela taxes residents' worldwide income (ISLR, through SENIAT). Ask an accountant how to report it.
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