1. Scope
This policy applies to every domain name registered directly under .bi and under the second-level zones operated by the registry (such as .co.bi and .org.bi).
2. How to register
Domain names are registered only through accredited registrars. The registry does not sell domain names to the public. A list of accredited registrars is published on the registrar directory.
Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to the first complete and valid request received by the registry.
3. Allowed names
- Letters a–z, digits 0–9 and hyphens (-) only.
- A name may not begin or end with a hyphen, and may not exceed 63 characters.
- Some names are reserved or restricted by the registry and cannot be registered, or can be registered only under specific conditions.
4. Registrant obligations
- Provide accurate, complete contact information to the registrar and keep it up to date.
- Do not use the domain name for unlawful purposes or in breach of the registry's abuse policy.
- Registering a domain name does not confer any right to a name, trademark or trade name that belongs to someone else.
5. Registration term and renewal
Domain names are registered for whole years, within the minimum and maximum terms shown in the key facts on this page. The registrar is responsible for renewing the domain before it expires.
6. Expiry, redemption and deletion
A domain that is not renewed is suspended at expiry. It then passes through a renewal grace period, a redemption period during which the registrar can still restore it, and a short pending-delete period, after which it is released and may be registered by anyone.
7. Transfers
A registrant may move a domain to another accredited registrar using the domain's authorisation code. The current registrar has a fixed number of days to approve or reject the request; requests that are not answered are approved automatically.
8. Changes to this policy
The registry may update this policy. The current version is always the one published on this page.
Last updated 26 October 2026.