Can a hardware wallet receive Bitcoin while its owner is abroad with the device?

Yes. Bitcoin is sent to an address on the blockchain; the physical signing device can remain elsewhere.

The answer

Yes. Bitcoin is sent to an address on the blockchain; the physical signing device can remain elsewhere.

What to do next

Use an address that was already verified during trusted setup.

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