The .ASIA domain name extension joins other regional extensions such as .EU and .CAT starting October 9, 2007 when registrations for this extension open to governments and Trademark registrations applied for prior or March 1, 2004. These older trademark registrations end October 31, 2007. Registrations for newer trademarks and for company names begin Nov. 13, 2007. General registrations are expected to begin in 2008 but reportedly will be limited to those within the Asia-Pacific region which includes Australia, Vietnam, China, Japan and South Korea.

In attempt to give everyone wanting an .asia domain name, opening registrations will not be on a "first-come, first-served" basis. This prevents those with automated programs from jumping ahead and registering the best domain names first. Rather, all applications received in a round will be treated equally with an auction required for multiple requests for the same domain name. DotAsia Organization Ltd. will be handling registrations for this regional extension. More