.bi Domain
.bi is the ccTLD of Burundi, registered with IANA on October 21, 1996, and managed by the Centre National de l'Informatique. It requires no residency or local company in the country, but the domain name must correspond to the applicant's company name or one of its trademarks.
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About the .BI domain
What is the .BI domain?
Unlike many African ccTLDs, it requires no residency or company registered in Burundi: anyone or any organization in the world can apply for a .bi domain. However, it maintains an unusual restriction on the content of the name itself: the requested domain must correspond to the registrant's company name or one of its registered trademarks, an uncommon condition that limits speculative registration of generic names. Some domains are also reserved for official use by the country and are not available for public registration. The process is handled manually and takes 3 to 5 business days to complete, slower than the instant registration typical of more automated extensions.
The domain name must correspond to the applicant's company name or one of its registered trademarks. No local company or residency in Burundi is required. Processing is manual and takes 3 to 5 business days. Check with our team to confirm availability and exact requirements.
Uses of .BI
Who is the .BI domain for?
These are the most common situations where .BI is the ideal extension.
Companies and trademarks active in Burundi
The most direct use: businesses whose domain matches their trade name or registered trademark.
International projects with no residency restriction
Anyone or any company in the world can register .bi, as long as the name matches their trademark.
Burundian organizations and institutions
Official entities with administrative activity in the country (outside the reserved names).
Commerce with a registered trademark
Businesses registering their .bi exactly matching their trademark name.
.BI vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .BI with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .bi This page | Companies and trademarks matching the domain name | Name must match own company or trademark | Check price |
| .com | Any project with no name-matching requirement | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .BI 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 .BI domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .BI domain
Do I need residency in Burundi to register a .bi domain?
No. Anyone or any organization in the world can apply for it, with no local company or residency required.
Can I register any name as a .bi domain?
Not exactly. The domain name must correspond to your company name or one of your registered trademarks.
How long does it take to process a .bi domain?
The process is manual and takes 3 to 5 business days to complete.
Who manages the .bi domain?
The Centre National de l'Informatique of Burundi, through nic.bi. It was registered with IANA on October 21, 1996.
How much does a .bi domain cost?
The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .bi domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability, requirements, and the current price for this extension.
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