.vu is the domain extension for Vanuatu, an island nation in the South Pacific. The extension is open to registration from abroad, and anyone can register a name under it.

The two letters lend themselves to a variety of wordplays: in French, ‘vu’ means ‘seen’ (as in the expression ‘déjà vu’), whilst in English it is reminiscent of the word ‘view’. It is well suited for use by photographers, videographers, estate agents and set designers, as well as for short brand names.

.vu domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.vu Sale	€6.50	€58.20	€63.80

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal. For extensions marked ‘Special Offer’, the registration fee is at a discounted rate; renewals are charged at the rates shown in the table.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

The registration of .vu domains is an automated process, so registration is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes of placing your order.

Domain transfer

To transfer your existing .vu domain name to us, you will need to disable transfer protection with your current registrar and obtain the authorisation (Auth) code for the domain. The transfer process usually takes a few days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension in .vu must be at least 1 character long and no more than 63 characters long.

Special characters

With a .vu domain extension, special (accented) characters cannot be used in the domain name.

Restrictions

Anyone can register a .vu domain name, regardless of nationality or place of business, and without any particular restrictions. Domain names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies, ensuring that the owner’s personal details do not appear in the public Whois database.