.va Domain
.va is the ccTLD of Vatican City, registered with IANA on September 11, 1995, and managed by the Holy See. It is not available for public registration: it is reserved exclusively for official Vatican bodies, with barely 20 active domains.
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About the .VA domain
What is the .VA domain?
Unlike virtually any other ccTLD, .va is not available for public registration under any circumstances: it is reserved exclusively for official bodies of the Holy See, such as institutions, departments, and administrative offices of the Vatican itself. Neither individuals nor external companies can register a .va domain, and the restriction extends even to excluding Catholic organizations outside the Church's central administration: dioceses, parishes, religious congregations, or Catholic charities cannot access this extension, reserved strictly for the central governing and communication bodies of the Holy See. Assignment of new .va domains is always an internal process, managed by the Vatican Internet Service for qualifying offices, never going through commercial registrars or a public application process. The result is an extremely small zone: barely twenty active .va domains worldwide.
.va is not available for public registration under any circumstances: it is reserved exclusively for official bodies of the Holy See, such as institutions, departments, and offices of the Vatican. Neither individuals, external companies, nor even Catholic organizations outside the central administration — dioceses, parishes, religious orders, or charities — can register a .va domain. Assignment is always internal, managed by the Vatican Internet Service, with barely twenty active domains in total.
Uses of .VA
Who is the .VA domain for?
These are the most common situations where .VA is the ideal extension.
Institutions, departments, and offices of the Holy See
The only possible use: official internal Vatican bodies.
Public registration unavailable under any circumstances
No individual, company, or external Catholic organization can access .va.
Historical and institutional reference interest
A case study on the most restrictive and smallest ccTLDs on the entire internet.
.VA vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .VA with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .va This page | Only official bodies of the Holy See | Exclusively internal registration, no public access | Not available |
| .com | Any project with no eligibility restrictions | None | $14.99/yr |
Registration process
How to register your .VA domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .VA domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .VA domain
Can I register a .va domain?
No. .va is not available for public registration under any circumstances, with no exceptions.
Can Catholic dioceses or parishes register a .va?
No. The restriction also excludes Catholic organizations outside the Holy See's central administration.
How many .va domains exist?
Barely twenty, all managed internally by the Vatican Internet Service.
Who manages the .va domain?
The Holy See, through the Governatorato S.C.V. It was registered with IANA on September 11, 1995.
Is there any commercial route to get a .va?
No, there are no commercial registrars for this extension; assignment is always an internal Vatican process.
What alternative does miHosting recommend for a Catholic project?
A generic extension like .com or .org, or open ccTLDs with no restrictions. Contact our team to weigh your options.
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