Frequently Asked Questions About the Constitution Exam
Answers to the most common questions about the Lithuania Constitution Fundamentals Exam — from cost and registration to retakes and exemptions.
The official exam fee is €14 — a state fee, not a payment for preparation. The Lithuanian language exam is paid separately and costs €29. More on where and how to pay:
The exam has 20 questions with three answer options each; you need to answer at least 14 of them correctly to pass — that's 70%. The result is binary: you either pass or fail, there are no intermediate grades. A detailed breakdown of the format:
If you're applying for a permanent residence permit (leidimas nuolat gyventi) or citizenship, registration goes through the state MIGRIS system — you don't need to contact NSA separately. A step-by-step guide:
Yes, retakes are allowed. The exact conditions and timing, including paying the fee again, are confirmed when you register in the MIGRIS system — no single fixed waiting period is published publicly, so it's best to check directly there for current requirements.
Certain categories of applicants are exempt — for example, people of retirement age with an established high or medium level of special needs, as well as people with severe chronic mental and behavioral disorders. The full, up-to-date list of grounds is published on the official NSA website and is updated periodically.
The exam is entirely in Lithuanian — the questions and answer options aren't translated or duplicated in other languages. That's exactly why our practice materials show questions in Lithuanian with a translation alongside — so you get used to the wording in advance instead of seeing it for the first time on exam day.
These are two separate exams, and matching dates isn't guaranteed, even though both are scheduled through the same MIGRIS system. The exact schedule for your case will be confirmed after registration.
At minimum, a valid identity document — without it you won't be admitted to the exam. The exact list of requirements and the exam center address usually arrive in the confirmation after you register in MIGRIS, so it's worth checking it carefully before your exam date.
How the result is communicated — at the exam center, in your MIGRIS account, or another way — can vary depending on the venue, so it's best to confirm the exact process during registration itself. Either way, the decision is clear-cut: pass or fail, with no intermediate grades or extra points beyond that.
No, and it's worth clearing up this confusion right away. Lithuania separately holds the “Konstitucijos egzaminas” — an open quiz for anyone interested, organized by the Ministry of Justice with the support of the President of Lithuania to mark Constitution Day, with prizes and one open-ended question. This is not the exam required for a residence permit or citizenship — more on this quiz:
For information about the exams themselves — schedule, retake procedure, exemptions — contact the National Education Agency (NSA): by email at [email protected] or by phone at +370 658 18281. Questions specifically about registration and payment through the system are better directed to MIGRIS support.
