Who needs the exams
| What you apply for | Language | Constitution |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence permit (leidimas nuolat gyventi) | yes, 57 € | yes, 21 € |
| Citizenship by naturalisation | yes | yes |
| Citizenship for persons of Lithuanian descent, restoration of citizenship | no | no |
| Temporary residence permit, work, studies | no | no |
Both exams are run by NŠA and both are booked in MIGRIS. The certificates are attached to your MIGRIS application. If you passed the exams for permanent residence, you do not retake them for citizenship.
In which order
Language first, then the Constitution. The NŠA 2026 memo words this as a recommendation; the 2025 memo and the Migration Information Centre present it as the required order. The practical point is the same: the Constitution exam is in Lithuanian, and you cannot pass it without basic language.
Reported: on 26 November 2025 the Government decided to apply the basic language category (A1) instead of the first category to foreigners for two years. MIGRIS shows which level to book when you choose the service.
Who is exempt from both exams
Under the Law on Citizenship the exam requirement does not apply to persons:
- who have reached 65 years of age;
- with a work capacity level of 0 to 55%;
- who have reached pension age;
- with a recognised high or medium level of special needs;
- with severe chronic mental disorders.
For a permanent residence permit the list of exemptions is set by the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and follows the same logic. Those who cannot take a written exam for health reasons take it orally.
Reported: the list is taken from the Migration Information Centre website (2026). Older Migration Department pages gave 75 years as the threshold; check the current one in MIGRIS.