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Legality of Living and Registering in a Motorhome or Camper Van

08.02.2026 11:00 1 min 1 source РУС
Autonocion.com SPA
Legality of Living and Registering in a Motorhome or Camper Van
Original source: Autonocion.com

Living in a motorhome or camper van is possible, but registering it as a permanent residence is problematic. The law permits temporary habitation inside the vehicle, but permanent registration requires a fixed address, which contradicts mobility. An exception is possible if social services classify the motorhome as substandard housing, yet obtaining a residential permit for private land is also challenging due to housing regulations.

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