Hey, I recently landed a fully remote job here in CH at 50%, which leaves me with enough free time to pack my bags and slow-travel for the next year or two. I’m a Swiss citizen, so I don’t have to worry about losing a B/C permit, and my plan is to country-hop every couple of months before eventually coming back to CH. But I’m confused by the bureaucratic side of things and want to know how people actually do this in practice. From what I understand, the general rule is that you’re supposed to deregister ( Abmeldung ) if you leave the country for more than half the year. However, my understanding is that this rule is designed more for people who actually move somewhere else permanently (i.e., “if you live anywhere else for more than half the time, you should register there”). In my case, I won’t be staying in any single country long enough to establish a new tax residency. I’m not setting up a permanent life anywhere else. I’m just living out of a suitcase and country-hopping frequently. So, to the digital nomads and long-term travelers out there, how did you set this up? What is the actual ground truth here? Do I tell the Kreisbüro my life story, or is this a “don’t ask, don’t tell” situation? Is the whole “if you’re out of the country more than half the year, you must deregister” true, or just a guideline? Or does Switzerland work more on a “Center of Vital Interests” basis? Subletting: Did you just keep your current apartment, sublet it, and leave your name on the mailbox? Is it legally sound to keep your official address there while you roam? Would love to hear from anyone who has successfully navigated this! submitted by /u/Sad-Clue-3521
Originally posted by u/Sad-Clue-3521 on r/Switzerland