Greetings, could you inform me whether a domain in the (.com) zone can be registered for an indefinite period? If not, what is the maximum duration allowed? Additionally, apart from a passport, what other requirements are necessary for registration?

No, you can't for life. As far as I know, the maximum for the domain zone .com is a period of 10 years. You can then renew your registration. As a rule, no other documents are required for individuals, it depends on the registrar company.

The registration of a domain in the .com zone is available to commercial entities without any current restrictions. The domain name can consist of between 2 and 63 characters and must begin and end with a Latin alphabet letter or number, with intermediate characters being either letters, numbers or hyphens. Extensions of the domain's validity are possible at any time for a period of between 1-10 years.

Following the specified "Expiration Date" field in the WhoIs service, the domain name will be removed from delegation the next day. After this occurs, there is a grace period of 30 days during which the client may renew the domain. However, should this period elapse, the domain is permanently deleted 5 days after the renewal date has passed.

The world of domain registration—an area where misunderstandings can turn into quite a mess. Let's dive into the .com zone, shall we? Contrary to some wishful thinking, you can't actually register a .com domain indefinitely. Domains are rented, not owned outright. The maximum duration for a .com domain registration is typically ten years. After that period, you'll need to renew it if you want to keep using it. This isn't just a ploy to keep you coming back; it's standard practice to ensure that domain names are actively managed and not just left to languish.

As for your second question, if you think a passport is the golden ticket for domain registration, you're not entirely wrong but also not completely right. For most domain registrations, particularly in the .com zone, all you really need is a valid email address and payment information. A passport isn't a requirement for .com domains unless you're dealing with specific registries that have more stringent requirements or if you're trying to register a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) that has stricter rules.

Now, if you're getting into the nitty-gritty of domain registration and thinking about international domains, the rules can get a lot trickier. In some cases, you might need to provide proof of residency or business presence, but this usually applies to country-specific domains, not the generic ones like .com.
So, if you're planning on setting up a domain, just remember: it's a rental, not an ownership. And the basic requirements are pretty straightforward—just make sure you keep track of your renewal dates or you might find your precious domain name snatched up by someone else.