.EU registration requirements
A .EU domain is available to qualifying European organisations, residents and citizens
An organisation established in the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway may register .eu. An individual may qualify through residence in one of those countries, or citizenship of an EU member state, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway.
What should you check before applying?
The extension alone does not determine eligibility. Check the exact namespace, the applicant and the relationship between the name and that applicant.
- 1Choose the exact namespace
Choose .eu when a European identity suits the project and the proposed holder meets EURid eligibility.
- 2Confirm who will hold it
Register to the qualifying organisation or individual, using accurate country and contact information.
- 3Collect the right evidence
Be prepared for EURid or the registrar to validate establishment, residence or citizenship.
- 4Keep eligibility details current
If the holder’s eligibility changes, review the registration promptly and keep contact details current.
What are the important .EU registration details?
Use this summary to prepare, then follow the fields and validation shown in the live order.
The domain holder matters
The registry record should identify the person or organisation entitled to hold the name, not a developer or unrelated third party.
Availability is not final approval
A name can appear available but still fail a policy or validation check. Registration completes only after the registry accepts it.
Renewal does not remove the rules
The holder normally needs to remain eligible and keep required information accurate throughout the registration.
Website and email are separate
Eligibility controls the domain registration. DNS, hosting, forwarding and mailbox services are configured after registration.
| Eligible holder | Current basis |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Established in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway |
| Individual resident | Lives in one of those countries |
| Individual citizen | Citizen of an EU member state, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway |
.EU registration questions
Does availability guarantee registration?
No. The registry can reject or suspend an application that does not meet its rules, even if the label initially appears available.
Can a developer register it for me?
A helper can place the order, but the registry record should use the eligible holder’s accurate details and identifiers.
Can I hide all registrant information?
Privacy treatment depends on the registry and applicable law. Do not assume a proxy service is permitted for every extension.
What if I am unsure whether I qualify?
Check the registry rule linked above before ordering, or ask UKC Support with the proposed holder type and extension. Do not send identity documents in an ordinary ticket unless requested through a secure route.
Eligibility checked?
Search the name and review the live application
Use accurate holder details and stop before payment if the requested evidence does not match your situation.