This article explains why some domain renewals are invoiced and processed in advance of their expiry date, and includes a table showing the timing for each extension.
Advance Renewal Policy
Renewals for certain domain extensions are invoiced and processed in advance of their expiry date. This is based on how each registry operates and is designed to avoid situations where a domain expires and can only be reactivated by paying an additional (often significant) fee.
Typical advance renewal timeframes:
| Domain Extension | Invoiced In Advance (Approx.) |
| .AE (United Arab Emirates) | ~60 days before expiry |
| .DK (Denmark) | ~60 days before expiry |
| .FI (Finland) | ~60 days before expiry |
| .IT (Italy) | ~60 days before expiry |
| .PT (Portugal) | ~60 days before expiry |
| .SI (Slovenia) | ~60 days before expiry |
| .AT (Austria) | ~30 days before expiry |
| .CH (Switzerland) | ~30 days before expiry |
| .DE (Germany) | ~30 days before expiry |
| .FR (France) | ~30 days before expiry |
| .PH (Philippines) | ~30 days before expiry |
| .PL (Poland) | ~30 days before expiry |
| .ZA (South Africa) | ~30 days before expiry |
| .EU (European Union) | ~14 days before expiry |
Please note that these timeframes are approximate, may vary depending on registry requirements, and the exact invoice date is at the discretion of our billing team. This policy may change at any time without notice.
