Who operates the .va registry?

.va is operated by Holy See - Vatican City State, and was introduced in 1995. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.

Country Code TLD

.va

Vatican City

Type

Country Code TLD

Introduced

1995

Registry Operator

Holy See - Vatican City State

Registration

Registration is limited to official entities of the Holy See and Vatican City State.

About .va

The .va TLD is the country-code domain for Vatican City State and the Holy See. It is administered by the Internet Office of the Holy See and is used almost exclusively by official Vatican and Catholic Church institutions. Registration is highly restricted to entities connected to the Holy See.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .va domain?: .va has registration requirements: Registration is limited to official entities of the Holy See and Vatican City State.
Who operates the .va registry?: .va is operated by Holy See - Vatican City State, and was introduced in 1995. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.