Geographic TLD / Region specific

.ASIA domain
in Pakistan.

Open to everyone Registry: DotAsia Organisation Asia DomainsOthers
Quick answer

.asia is a geographic TLD for companies trading across Asian markets. Anyone can register a .asia domain. The rules ask for at least one contact in the Asia Pacific region, and Pakistan counts. You can register it from Pakistan with DomainWalay, pay in PKR, and manage DNS from one panel. Minimum term is 1 year, and a 60 day transfer lock applies after registration. Registration costs Rs 5,686 per year in PKR.

1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeGeographic TLD
RegistryDotAsia Organisation
RegionRegion specific
Best forCompanies trading across Asian markets
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer time5 to 7 days
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP
01 / Overview

What is .asia?

A .asia domain is the regional extension for the Asia Pacific, covering countries from Pakistan to Japan and Australia. The .asia extension launched in 2007 and is run by the DotAsia Organisation, a non profit based in Hong Kong.

There is no eligibility barrier for .asia. Anyone can register a .asia domain. The rules ask for at least one contact in the Asia Pacific region, and Pakistan counts. Pay in PKR, add your nameservers and you are online.

A Sialkot surgical instruments exporter selling to Malaysia and Japan can present a regional face with a .asia name. That is the kind of use .asia is built for.

Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Expired names can usually be restored within 30 days at a higher fee.

Moving .asia to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 5 to 7 days.

Who uses .asia in Pakistan

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .asia

✓Who can registerAnyone can register a .asia domain. The rules ask for at least one contact in the Asia Pacific region, and Pakistan counts.
✓DocumentsNo documents are needed.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term10 years
✓Name length1 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .asia

Full .ASIA policy terms →
Registration

Register .asia for 1 to 10 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 1 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Internationalized names in supported scripts are allowed. No documents are needed.

Renewal

Renew .asia any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.

Transfer

Transfers of .asia need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 5 to 7 days.

Lifecycle

A .asia name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .asia. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .asia is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

04 / Transfer to DomainWalay

Move your .asia in 5 to 7 days

Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .asia name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in 5 to 7 daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup

Hosting and SSL,
same login.

Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .asia without a second signup.

Real life example

A Sialkot surgical instruments exporter selling to Malaysia and Japan can present a regional face with a .asia name.

06 / Compare

.asia vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.asiaRs 5,686Rs 6,979Open
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

The .asia extension launched in 2007 and is run by the DotAsia Organisation, a non profit based in Hong Kong.

08 / FAQ

.asia questions,
answered simply.

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What is .asia?

A .asia domain is the regional extension for the Asia Pacific, covering countries from Pakistan to Japan and Australia. The .asia extension launched in 2007 and is run by the DotAsia Organisation, a non profit based in Hong Kong.

How much does a .asia domain cost in Pakistan?

At DomainWalay, .asia registration is Rs 5,686 per year and renewal is Rs 6,979 per year. Transfer is Rs 5,686. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.

Who can register .asia?

Anyone can register a .asia domain. The rules ask for at least one contact in the Asia Pacific region, and Pakistan counts. No documents are needed.

Can I register .asia from Pakistan?

Yes. There is no country rule for .asia. Anyone in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad or any other city can register it and pay in PKR.

How do I transfer my .asia domain to DomainWalay?

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 5 to 7 days.

What happens if my .asia domain expires?

Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .asia?

Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .asia.

Which is better for a Pakistani business, .asia or .pk?

It depends on your audience. .asia suits companies trading across Asian markets. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.

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