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Lithuanian Citizenship Guide

Pathways to Lithuanian citizenship: naturalization, reinstatement, and dual citizenship rules.

Citizenship by Naturalization

You can apply for Lithuanian citizenship through naturalization in the following cases:

10 years of continuous legal residence in Lithuania

7 years if married to a Lithuanian citizen

5 years if married to a Lithuanian citizen who is a deportee or political prisoner (or their descendant)

Stateless persons born in Lithuania may also apply

Reinstatement of Citizenship

Persons who held Lithuanian citizenship until June 15, 1940, or their descendants, may apply for reinstatement of citizenship. This applies to those who lost citizenship during the Soviet occupation.

Dual (Double) Citizenship

Lithuania permits dual citizenship in the following 11 cases:

Citizenship acquired at birth (born to Lithuanian parent)

Expelled from occupied Lithuania before March 11, 1990

Departed Lithuania before March 11, 1990

Descendant of a person in cases 2 or 3

Citizenship acquired automatically through marriage to a Lithuanian citizen

Adopted by Lithuanian citizens before age 18

Adoptee who acquired foreign citizenship

Acquired by exception while being a foreign national (special merit)

Retained or restored citizenship due to exceptional service to the state

Acquired citizenship while holding refugee status

Acquired Lithuanian citizenship before age 18

Required Exams

To obtain citizenship through naturalization, you must pass:

Lithuanian language exam — demonstrating proficiency in Lithuanian Need to pass the Lithuanian language exam?

Constitution exam — knowledge of the basics of the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania Need to pass the Constitution exam?

Reporting Other Citizenship

If you acquire citizenship of another country, you must report it in writing via MIGRIS using a qualified electronic signature.

Penalty for failure to report: €300 to €850 fine.

Information sourced from the official Migration Department (migracija.lt). Always verify current requirements directly with the Migration Department.

Last updated: March 2026

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