Lithuanian citizenship by naturalisation
Official name: Acquisition of citizenship of the Republic of Lithuania by way of naturalisation (Law on Citizenship)
Foreign nationals who have lived in Lithuania legally and permanently for the last 10 years, hold the right of permanent residence, have a legal source of income and pass exams in the Lithuanian language and the Constitution can apply for citizenship through the MIGRIS system. Spouses of Lithuanian citizens have a shorter route.
Life in Lithuania
Finance
3
Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
62
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
20–32%
Income tax (national)
VAT 21%
20% up to 36 average wages (EUR 83,237.40), 25% to 60 average wages (EUR 138,729), 32% above; a non-taxable income amount applies.
Living
1
Happiness
#26 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Permanent residents of Lithuania with 10 years of legal residence, and spouses of Lithuanian citizens.
Eligibility
10 years of legal permanent residence
Sign in to check this route against your profileYou need to have lived legally and permanently in Lithuania for the last 10 years.
10 years
Residence required
- Hold the right of permanent residence when you apply
- Hold the right of permanent residence when the decision is made
Official wording
Legally and permanently resident in Lithuania for the last 10 years, and holding the right of permanent residence both when applying and when the decision is made.
State language and Constitution exams
Sign in to check this route against your profilePass the Lithuanian language exam and the exam on the basic provisions of the Constitution.
- Exempt: people aged 65 and over, or who have reached retirement age
- Exempt: people with a 0-55% work capacity rating
- Exempt: people with high or medium special needs
- Exempt: people with severe chronic mental illness, and minors
Official wording
Pass the Lithuanian language exam and the exam on the basic provisions of the Constitution. Exempt: people aged 65 and over, people who have reached retirement age, people with a 0-55% work capacity rating, people with high or medium special needs, people with severe chronic mental illness, and minors.
Legal source of income
Sign in to check this route against your profileProof of a legitimate source of income.
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- Document checklist
- Fees
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- 5 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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