Register .qa for 1 to 5 years. Names can use letters, numbers and hyphens, from 2 to 63 characters, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Only ASCII names are accepted. A person may need a passport or Qatar ID copy. A company may need its commercial registration or trademark.
Country-code TLD / Qatar
.QA domain
.QA domain
in Pakistan.
Quick answer
.qa is a country-code TLD for companies serving customers in Qatar. Anyone can apply for a .qa name, but the registry may ask for ID or company papers before it approves the name. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. A person may need a passport or Qatar ID copy. A company may need its commercial registration or trademark. The minimum term is 1 year. DomainWalay checks your papers, registers the name and gives support in Pakistan. Registration costs Rs 4,952 per year in PKR.
1 yrMIN TERM
60 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeCountry-code TLD
RegistryCRA (Communications Regulatory Authority)
RegionQatar
Best forCompanies serving customers in Qatar
Term1 to 5 years
Transfer time5 to 10 days
DNSSECNot offered
Dispute policyCRA dispute resolution policy
01 / Overview
What is .qa?
The .qa extension belongs to Qatar and is managed by CRA (Communications Regulatory Authority). The Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar manages .qa and the Arabic script code .قطر.
.qa has an eligibility check. Anyone can apply for a .qa name, but the registry may ask for ID or company papers before it approves the name. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. A person may need a passport or Qatar ID copy. A company may need its commercial registration or trademark. Send us the papers on WhatsApp or email and we handle the registry side.
A Pakistani manpower agency that sends workers to Doha can use a .qa site for its Qatari clients. That is the kind of use .qa is built for.
You can register .qa for 1 to 5 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. If it expires, there is a redemption window of about 30 days, but the restore fee is higher than a normal renewal.
Moving .qa to DomainWalay is simple. Unlock the domain at your current provider, get the auth code (also called EPP code), and start the transfer here. New registrations and recent transfers have a 60 day lock. Most transfers finish in 5 to 10 days.
Who uses .qa in Pakistan
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .qa
!Who can registerAnyone can apply for a .qa name, but the registry may ask for ID or company papers before it approves the name. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register.
!DocumentsA person may need a passport or Qatar ID copy. A company may need its commercial registration or trademark.
✓Minimum term1 year
✓Maximum term5 years
✓Name length2 to 63 characters
✓Contact detailsA working email and phone number for the registrant
✓PaymentPKR by bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa or card
Need help with eligibility?
Send us the domain name and your situation on WhatsApp. We confirm the route before you pay anything.
Ask on WhatsApp 03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .QA policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .qa
Renew .qa any time before expiry. Auto renew is available in the client area. After expiry there is a grace period of about 30 days where renewal is still at the normal price, but the website may stop working. After that comes a redemption period of about 30 days with a higher restore fee. When all periods end, the name is released and anyone can register it.
Transfers of .qa need the domain to be unlocked and a valid auth code from the current registrar. A domain cannot move within 60 days of registration or a previous transfer. The registrant email must approve the request. Typical time is 5 to 10 days. Eligibility rules also apply to the new owner.
A .qa name goes through these stages: Active for the paid term, then Expired with a grace period of about 30 days, then Redemption for about 30 days, then Pending delete, then released.
The .qa registry does not offer DNSSEC signing at this time, so DS records cannot be added.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .qa is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
04 / Transfer to DomainWalay
Move your .qa in 5 to 10 days
Unlock the domainLog in at your current registrar and turn off the transfer lock.
Get the auth codeAsk the current registrar for the auth code, also called the EPP code. It comes by email or shows in the panel.
Start the transfer hereEnter your .qa name and the auth code on DomainWalay and pay the transfer fee. Most transfers add a year to the domain.
Approve the emailThe registrant email gets an approval link. Click it to speed things up.
Done in 5 to 10 daysThe domain shows in your DomainWalay client area. Update nameservers if needed.
05 / Complete the setup
Hosting and SSL,
Hosting and SSL,
same login.
Your DomainWalay account also works on HostingWalay and SSLWalay. Add hosting and a certificate for your new .qa without a second signup.
Host it on HostingWalayNVMe hosting from Rs 299 per month, cPanel, free migration, Pakistani support.
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Secure it with SSLWalayDV, OV and EV certificates from Rs 2,687 per year. Padlock and https for your .qa.
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Real life example
A Pakistani manpower agency that sends workers to Doha can use a .qa site for its Qatari clients.
08 / FAQ.qa questions,
.qa questions,
answered simply.
Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp, we reply in Urdu or English.
Ask a questionWhat is .qa?
The .qa extension belongs to Qatar and is managed by CRA (Communications Regulatory Authority). The Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar manages .qa and the Arabic script code .قطر.
How much does a .qa domain cost in Pakistan?
At DomainWalay, .qa registration is Rs 4,952 per year and renewal is Rs 5,611 per year. Transfer is Rs 5,430. Prices are in PKR and include the registry fee. Bank transfer, JazzCash, EasyPaisa and cards are accepted.
Who can register .qa?
Anyone can apply for a .qa name, but the registry may ask for ID or company papers before it approves the name. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. A person may need a passport or Qatar ID copy. A company may need its commercial registration or trademark.
Can I register .qa from Pakistan?
Yes, if you meet the eligibility rule. Anyone can apply for a .qa name, but the registry may ask for ID or company papers before it approves the name. Rules can change. Check the registry before you register. Message us on WhatsApp before you order and we confirm the route for your case.
How do I transfer my .qa domain to DomainWalay?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get the auth code, and start the transfer here with that code. Domains registered or transferred in the last 60 days cannot move yet. It usually takes 5 to 10 days.
What happens if my .qa domain expires?
Renew it as soon as possible. There is a short grace period of about 30 days at the normal price. After that, a redemption period of about 30 days applies with a higher restore fee. Then the name is deleted and anyone can register it.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .qa?
Yes. Personal contact details are hidden from public WHOIS and RDAP lookups for .qa.
Which is better for a Pakistani business, .qa or .pk?
It depends on your audience. .qa suits companies serving customers in Qatar. If your customers are mainly in Pakistan, pair it with .pk or .com.pk so you own both.
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