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Living permanently in a caravan: rules, registration and insurance

30.04.2026 18:06 1 min 2 sources
chip.de DEU + 1 more

Permanent residence in a caravan is allowed on specially designated sites, but not all campsites offer such spaces. When using a caravan as a main home, it must be registered as a place of residence, which may incur a second-home tax.

In Germany, owners without a permanent address must register as 'without permanent residence'. A stationary caravan may be considered a main home requiring official registration.

Standard car insurance is insufficient for permanent residents — specialised camper insurance is required.

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