.eu Domain: European Union ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.eu is the regional top-level domain for the European Union.

Overview

Extension.eu

Country or territory

European Union

RegionEurope

RegistryEURid vzw

Who can registerLocal presence required

TypeRegional domain (country-code type)

Used by organisations and individuals who want a pan-European identity.

.eu is not a country code: "EU" is an exceptionally reserved code in ISO 3166, and .eu is run by EURid.

After Brexit, many UK-based holders without another EU connection lost eligibility, a good reminder that ccTLD rules can change underneath existing owners.

Who can register

Open to citizens of EU/EEA countries wherever they live, to residents of those countries, and to organisations established there.

Rules and prices change. This summary is general information, not legal advice: confirm the current policy with the registry before you buy. The registry's website is eurid.eu. The official record for .eu is in the IANA root zone database.

Before you buy a .eu name

Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
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