As of January 1, 2026, an amendment to the Law on the State Language of the Republic of Lithuania will come into effect, requiring individuals who interact directly with clients to ensure service in the Lithuanian language. The National Education Agency (NSA) is the only institution where passing the required exams grants the necessary state language proficiency category.

Depending on your field or profession, you must pass the appropriate category exam:

Category I

A2 Level – For employees in service, manufacturing, trade, transport, and other sectors who must fill out documents, forms, and interact directly with clients at work (e.g., drivers, cloakroom attendants, waiters, salespeople, other trade workers, and employees performing technical or maintenance functions).

Category II

B1 Level – For healthcare, education, and social security workers, as well as civil servants who need to fill out documents, forms, and communicate directly with individuals in their workplace.

Category III

B2 Level – For state and municipal officials, civil servants requiring higher education, aviation, maritime, and inland waterway specialists, and teachers educating in the state language.

When preparing for the state language exams, you can assess your knowledge using a test prepared by the National Education Agency. Additionally, you can practice on the testing platforms of the "Lituana" Lithuanian language learning center and the Alfabet.lt website.