Which exam do you need, and how do you register?
In short: which exam fits your goal, where to register, what it costs and what it consists of. Every section links to the official source.
1. Which exam for which goal
| Goal | What you must pass |
|---|---|
| Lithuanian citizenship (naturalisation) | The state language exam and the Constitution basics exam (Law on Citizenship, Art. 18). Both are also required when you apply through marriage to a Lithuanian citizen (Art. 19). |
| Permanent residence permit after 5 years in Lithuania | The same two exams (Law on the Legal Status of Aliens, Art. 53(6); also for EU Blue Card holders). For other permit grounds (e.g. family member of a citizen) this provision sets no exam requirement. |
| Working with customers (sales, services) from 2026 | The basic state language category (A1). A1 is enough for 2 years from the day your first residence document was issued (if it was issued by 2025-12-31, the 2 years run from 2026-01-01); after that you need A2 (category I). |
What level is the language exam for citizenship? The NŠA pages do not state a CEFR level for this exam directly. The State Language Inspectorate (VKI) says a passed state language exam for citizenship counts as category I (at least A2).
Sources (checked 2026-11-10): Law on Citizenship (Arts. 18, 19) · Law on the Legal Status of Aliens (Art. 53) · VKI: new language requirement rules · NŠA: 2026 schedule (PDF)
Who is exempt
- Citizenship (Art. 18(4)): exempt from both exams are people aged 65+, people with a 0–55% work-capacity level, people of pension age with a high or medium level of special needs, and people with severe chronic mental and behavioural disorders.
- Permanent residence (Art. 53(8)): a similar list, and children are exempt too.
- Work (A1/A2): the only exemption is for foreigners with temporary protection status. VKI also lists cases where the level is proven without an exam, e.g. education completed in Lithuanian, or a passed state language exam for citizenship.
- More: who is exempt from the exams.
Sources (checked 2026-11-02): Law on Citizenship (Arts. 18, 19) · Law on the Legal Status of Aliens (Art. 53)
Sources (checked 2026-11-10): VKI: new language requirement rules
2. How to register
- For citizenship or permanent residence – via MIGRIS (migracija.lt). Only people with a Lithuanian personal code can register this way. You choose the exam, the date and the exam centre in the municipality where you live (if it is full, the nearest other one). After booking you pay with the button on the same site: language exam €57, Constitution exam €21. If you don't pay, you are not added to the candidate list.
- For other purposes (e.g. A1 or A2 for work) – at eksternams.nsa.smm.lt. Registration opens 30 days and closes 7 days before the exam. The fee in 2026 is €52. You sit the exam at a base school in your municipality; if it is full, you are offered another one.
- Organiser: the National Agency for Education (NŠA).
- What to bring: an identity document. Arrive 30 minutes early.
- Results come within 15 working days. On the MIGRIS route you get them by calling the exam centre; on the eksternams route you see "Pass" or "Fail" in your account. NŠA issues the certificates and the exam centre hands them out within 3 working days of receiving them.
Sources (checked 2026-11-10): NŠA guidelines (citizenship, permanent residence) · NŠA: exam registration · NŠA: FAQ on the Lithuanian exam · MIGRIS (migracija.lt) · eksternams.nsa.smm.lt
3. Exam dates
Dates can change, so we don't copy them here – see the NŠA schedule page. On 2026-11-10 it listed only the 2026 schedule.
Sources (checked 2026-11-10): NŠA: exam schedule · NŠA: 2026 schedule (PDF)
4. What the exams consist of
- Constitution basics exam: 20 questions, 3 answer options each, one correct. You pass with 14 or more correct answers. Taken on a computer at the exam centre.
- State language exam (citizenship, permit): reading and writing plus listening on a computer, then a speaking part with an examiner on the same day.
- Language category exams (A1 = basic, A2 = category I): 3 parts – reading and writing, listening (both on a computer) and a conversation with an examiner.
- Finishing a Lithuanian course does not replace the exam.
Sources (checked 2026-11-10): NŠA: Constitution exam programme · NŠA: 2026 schedule (PDF) · NŠA: FAQ on the Lithuanian exam
5. What our app helps with (honestly)
- Constitution exam practice: 408 questions by topic and timed mock exams (20 questions, like the real one).
- Lithuanian A2 and A1: reading, vocabulary and grammar practice.
- What the app does not cover: speaking and listening practice. Prepare for those parts another way, e.g. with a teacher or a conversation partner.
- We don't promise you will pass – it is a study aid. Part of it is free to try.
FAQ
Do I need both exams for citizenship?
Yes – the state language exam and the Constitution basics exam, unless you are in an exempt group (e.g. aged 65 or over).
Which exam should I take first?
NŠA recommends passing the state language exam first.
How much do the exams cost?
Via MIGRIS: language exam €57, Constitution exam €21. Via eksternams.nsa.smm.lt (other purposes, 2026): €52.
Can I take the exam in another city?
You sit it at the exam centre (base school) of the municipality where you live. If it is full, you choose or are offered another one.
When will I get my results?
Within 15 working days of the exam.
Does a course certificate replace the exam?
No. NŠA says finishing a course does not replace the exam.
Unofficial information, not affiliated with any state institution. Rules can change – check the official sources before you act.