.istanbul domains belong to the new top-level domains. .istanbul domains can be registered by any person or company.
.istanbul domains are registered for yearly periods. After the registration period, the domain must be renewed for another year. After the registration period elapses, the domain will be visible in your administration panel for 30 more days. During this time you can still renew the domain.
Transferring a .istanbul domain involves a fee. The domain is not renewed for 1 year after the transfer.
Changing ownership of a .istanbul domain is free of charge and can be performed any time in your administration panel.