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Who is exempt from the exams

Not everyone has to take the exams. Exemptions are set in Art. 18(4) of the Law on Citizenship and Art. 53(8) of the Law on Aliens.

Citizenship (Art. 18(4))

people aged 65 or over
people with a 0–55% work-capacity level
people of pension age with a high or medium level of special needs
people with severe chronic mental and behavioural disorders

Permanent residence (Art. 53(8))

people aged 65 or over
people with a 0–55% participation (work-capacity) level
people assessed as needing individual support
people with severe chronic mental and behavioural disorders
children

Other cases

On some permanent-residence grounds (Lithuanian descent, family member of a citizen, etc.) the law sets no exam requirement. If you are married to an exile or former political prisoner, citizenship needs only the Constitution exam (Art. 19). If you already hold a state-language category certificate, you do not need to take the language exam again.

If no exemption applies to you

Start with the Constitution trainer (free demo) and the registration guide.

Try the free demo Mock exam

Unofficial information, not affiliated with any state institution. Rules can change – check the official sources before you act.

Official sources

Checked: 2026-11-02