Can we pay our zakat al-fitr to a family overseas?

I have a question about zakat al-fitr. Is it allowed to send it to your home country beforehand (15-20 days before eid prayer) so it is sent to a poor Muslim family of my choice through a charity organization?

It is obligatory to spend it in your place of residence towards those who are in need in your own community of Muslims. If this is not available to you then it is permissible to send it to your homeland.

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