Domain Names

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

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .ki 

Sub-domains: .biz.ki; .info.ki; .com.ki; .edu.ki; .gov.ki; .org.ki; .net.ki; .mobi.ki; .phone.ki; .tel.ki

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: n.a.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one year.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court. 

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. 

Other dispute providers: National Arbitration Forum; Asian Domain Name Resolution Centre.

Registration Authority

Authority name: Ministry of Communications, Transport and Tourism Development. 

Internet address: www.nic.ki