Can a foreigner register an .EE domain?
Yes, .EE domain registration for foreigners is possible. Both foreign individuals and foreign companies can register a domain. Estonian citizenship or residence in Estonia is not required, but the identity of the registrant or their representative must be verified.
Identity verification through eeID
Foreigners can verify their identity through eeID when registering a domain with Zone, using a supported identity document. Document-based identity verification is carried out by Veriff.
An Estonian ID card, Mobile-ID or Smart-ID is not required. During verification, follow the on-screen instructions, take photos of your document and take a photo of yourself.
The name entered in the order and during identity verification must match the name on your document. If you have multiple given names or surnames, include all of them.
Detailed instructions are available in the article “Personal Identification for .EE Domain Registration”.
Which countries’ documents are supported?
Supported documents depend on the issuing country and document type. You can find an overview of countries and document types in Veriff’s list of supported identity documents.
During identity verification, follow the options provided on the eeID page. If your document cannot be used or verification fails, contact our customer support at info@zone.ee.
Registering a domain for a foreign company
When registering a domain for a foreign company, you must verify the representative’s identity and provide evidence of the company’s existence and the representative’s authority to represent it.
Send an extract from the relevant foreign register or a certificate of registration to info@zone.ee, and include the domain name you are registering. The documents must also establish the representative’s authority. If the company is represented by an authorised administrative contact, their power of attorney must be provided.
If necessary, the Estonian Internet Foundation may request additional documents, legalisation or an apostille, and a duly certified translation into Estonian.
Does the administrative contact have to live in Estonia?
No. The administrative contact for an .EE domain may be an individual regardless of citizenship or place of residence. They must be the registrant’s legal representative or a representative authorised in writing.
How does .EE domain registration for foreigners work?
.EE domain registration for foreigners starts with choosing a suitable domain name and placing an order on the Zone website. Pay the order invoice and, if the application still requires authorisation, verify your identity through eeID.