Which Exam Do You Need

Before registering, it helps to know which exam applies to your situation — requirements differ by use case.

Residence permit or citizenship

A2Lithuanian language
+Constitution Basics — a 20-question computer test, you need at least 14 correct

Work in Lithuania

Required level depends on your role:

A1Basic service, retail
A2Category I: customer-facing roles
B1Category II: education, healthcare, civil service
B2Category III: managers, specialists
In force from January 1, 2026 — Government of Lithuania Resolution

What Order — Language or Constitution?

Either order. You used to have to take Lithuanian first, but that rule has been cancelled — both exams can now be taken in any order.

The old rule had its logic — the Constitution test is written in fairly difficult Lithuanian, so going in without language skills was pointless. But it's been scrapped. Old articles and forum posts citing the previous rule still surface in searches; if someone confidently tells you "language first," that's outdated info.

MIGRIS or NSA — Which to Choose?

You can register through two official portals: certificates from either are accepted everywhere equally.

NSA usually has more available slots and a personal cabinet where results appear. MIGRIS is often simpler if you already have an account from handling other migration documents.

Both portals require login via e-banking, an eID card, or Smart-ID. Without a Lithuanian ID, bank account, or Smart-ID, the process simply isn't possible — that's a technical requirement of both portals.

The full 2026 exam schedule is available as the official NSA PDF and as an interactive calendar on our homepage — both fully match the official document.

MIGRIS: Step-by-Step Registration Guide

What follows is a detailed walkthrough with screenshots, using the Constitution exam as an example. The language exam process works the same way — only the dropdown selection differs.

1

Log in to your MIGRIS account

Open migracija.lt and log in via e-banking, eID, or Smart-ID. If this is your first time here, you'll need to create an account first.

Step 1: logging into your MIGRIS account
2

Open the "Exam" section in the right sidebar

Once you're inside, the right sidebar's last entry is "Exam". Click it.

Step 2: the Exam section in the right sidebar
3

Click the big orange "Register for the exam" button

The exam page has a large orange button — hard to miss. Click it to move on to selecting an exam.

Step 3: the orange Register button
4

Choose the exam type and the venue

A form appears with two dropdowns: Exam type (Lithuanian language or Constitution Basics) and Venue address — where you'll take the exam.

Step 4: choosing exam type and venue
5

The venue address dropdown

The address dropdown is not user-friendly: addresses are listed without their cities, and it's hard to tell at a glance which entry is where. Easier to cross-check against our interactive map of 57 exam centers on the homepage.

Step 5: the venue address dropdown
6

Pick a date and time

Once exam type and venue are chosen, you'll see available dates and times. Pick whatever fits you.

Step 6: choosing date and time
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About the certificate: the button offering to attach your Lithuanian language certificate is optional. The old rule has been cancelled — you can register without it.
7

Pay for the exam

Once confirmed, the exam appears in your personal account. Click the second button to pay — without payment, registration won't be completed.

Step 7: payment

In this example we registered for the Constitution exam — the fee was €21. The language exam fee depends on level and appears on the portal at payment time.

Deadline: MIGRIS registration closes no later than 15 calendar days before the exam date.

NSA: Step-by-Step Registration Guide

Through eksternams.nsa.smm.lt the process is shorter:

  1. Create an account or log in via e-banking, eID, or Smart-ID
  2. Pick an exam level and a convenient date from what's available
  3. Pay within 24 hours of registering — otherwise the booking is automatically released

NSA has its own video walkthrough of the registration:

NSA deadline: registration opens 30 days before the exam and closes 7 days before. Each exam has up to 800 spots across Lithuania.

Where You Can Take the Exam

You can take the exam at any of the 57 centers across Lithuania — there's no requirement tying you to your place of residence or registration. Pick the center that's most convenient for you: nearest home, on your commute, in the city where friends live.

Larger cities (Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda) have multiple centers; smaller towns usually have just one. Spots fill fast, especially close to the exam windows, so it makes sense to register as soon as registration opens. If your city is full, neighboring cities usually still have open spots.

The map showing each center's location and travel distance is on the homepage.

After the Exam: Results and Certificate

Written parts (reading and writing, listening) — on the computer, with results visible immediately on screen.

Speaking — in person with an interviewer. Results within 15 business days, published in your personal account.

Constitution — a computer test, results immediately.

The certificate is issued by NSA within 7 business days after results are published. The certificate has no expiration date — once you pass, you keep it for life.

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In practice, the certificate is sometimes delayed. If you're waiting longer than expected, call the school where you took the exam or email them and ask whether yours is ready. You can also sometimes arrange for the school to mail the certificate to your city — it's case-by-case and depends on what the staff is willing to do, so just ask directly.

FAQ

Q.How much does the exam cost?
The Constitution Basics exam is €21. The Lithuanian language exam fee depends on level (A1, A2, B1, B2) and is shown on the portal at payment. Both portals accept online payment.
Q.Can I retake the exam if I fail?
Yes, there's no limit on attempts. Just register for the next available exam.
Q.What should I bring to the exam?
A photo ID (Lithuanian ID, passport, or residence permit card). Your registration confirmation from the portal — print it or save it on your phone, just in case. All written parts are on a computer, so you don't need to bring anything else.
Q.Do I need an Apostille on the certificate?
If you'll use the certificate inside Lithuania — no Apostille needed. For use abroad (proving your language level in another country, for example) — it might be required, depending on the country. Apostille is issued by the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Q.I barely know Lithuanian, but the exam is in a month — what do I do?
A2 is realistically achievable in a month or two with 30–60 minutes of focused daily practice. The key is not to sprawl: don't try to "learn all of Lithuanian," focus on specific exam topics and formats. Start with the diagnostic test below to gauge your current level — then continue in the [Šaunuolė trainer](/practice), where exercises are built on native-verified vocabulary and difficulty adapts to you.
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Q.What if I don't have a Lithuanian ID or bank account?

You're probably not ready to register for the exams yet — and that's perfectly fine.

The Lithuanian language and Constitution exams are needed to get permanent residence or citizenship. And permanent residence is granted only after 5 years of living in Lithuania on a temporary residence permit. If you don't have a Lithuanian ID, bank account, or Smart-ID yet, that means you've either just moved and are still sorting out documents, or you've been living in Lithuania for a relatively short time. Either way, the natural sequence is: residence permit first → bank account → Smart-ID → and only then exam registration.

The good news: that's plenty of time to bring your Lithuanian up to A2 calmly, so by the time the exam matters, you arrive ready.