Lithuanian Constitution exam in 2026: dates, registration, and format

If you are preparing for the exam on the Basics of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania for permanent residence or citizenship, here is everything you need to know in 2026: the official schedule of all sessions, registration deadlines, and how the exam itself works. Everything below comes from Order No. VK-1246 of the National Agency for Education (Nacionalinė švietimo agentūra, NŠA), dated 18 December 2025.

The format: a computer-based test at an exam centre

Every 2026 session runs in electronic format: you come to the assigned base school (exam centre) at the scheduled time and take the test on a computer. It is not an exam "from home" — attendance at the centre is mandatory.

For preparation this matters: the "pick one correct answer out of three" format on a screen means it makes sense to practise exactly that way — in an interface similar to the real one, with a timer and instant scoring.

Constitution exam dates in 2026

There are 6 sessions in 2026, each starting at 14:00. Three have already passed; three remain:

• 13 February (passed)
• 30 April (passed)
• 9 July (registration closed)
• 24 September
• 10 November
• 8 December

For permanent residence and citizenship, registration goes through the Migration Department — migracija.lt (MIGRIS) (a Lithuanian personal code is required). You can register well in advance — don't put it off: seats are limited and popular sessions fill up early. The test itself takes 45 minutes, and the Constitution exam fee is €21 (paid during registration via migracija.lt).

Language first, then the Constitution

For permanent residence and citizenship you need both exams — the state language exam and the Constitution exam. They are two separate exams, and the standard order is: language first, then the Constitution.

The state language exam for those applying for permanent residence or citizenship also runs 6 times in 2026 (reading, writing and listening — electronically from 10:00; the speaking part — traditionally from 13:00). The remaining dates:

• 20 August
• 7 October
• 11 November

Plan with a buffer: leave time between the language exam and the nearest Constitution session for results and registration. For example, passing the language exam on 20 August still leaves you time to register for the Constitution exam on 24 September.

About the "new A1 level" — that's a different requirement

You may have seen news that a "new A1 language level" applies to foreigners from 2026. To avoid confusion: that government decision of 26 November 2025 concerns foreigners working in retail and services (those selling goods or providing services to customers) — for the first two years from receiving the right to reside in Lithuania, A1 is sufficient for them, after which A2 is required. It has nothing to do with the exams for permanent residence and citizenship — those follow their own rules, described above.

What stayed the same

The format changes, the substance does not. The exam content is still defined by the official programme:

• 20 questions, each with three answer options; you pick one correct answer.
• Pass threshold — 14 out of 20 correct answers (70%).
• Questions cover all sections of the Constitution: the state and sovereignty, human rights and freedoms, the Seimas, the President, the Government, the Constitutional Court, local self-government, national defence, and the procedure for amending the Constitution.

For a detailed breakdown of the structure with a link to the official programme, see our separate article.

How to prepare

The plan is simple:

1. Pass the language exam — you will need it for the application either way.
2. Register via MIGRIS for one of the remaining sessions — the earlier the better.
3. Practise in the electronic format: exam-style questions, one answer out of three, a timer. Get your score consistently above 14/20 — then go in calm.

Our trainer is built precisely for this exam: questions across all sections of the Constitution, a test mode that mirrors the real exam, and progress tracking. It is the closest you can get to the new electronic format before the real day.

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Sources:

• NŠA Order No. VK-1246 (18 Dec 2025) — 2026 exam schedule: nsa.smsm.lt (PDF)
• Official Constitution-basics exam page: nsa.smsm.lt
• Registration for PR and citizenship — Migration Department: migracija.lt
• State Language Inspectorate — on the new language-level rules: vki.lrv.lt