Domain Names

There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .vn 

Sub-domains: available (also available in Vietnamese).

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required.

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: yes.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one year.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: can be brought before the court, or be settled by arbitration or mediation procedures.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none, but a Dispute Resolution Policy is provided by VNNIC.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC).

Internet address: www.vnnic.vn