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CAN YOU LOSE YOUR PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN LITHUANIA BECAUSE YOU FORGOT THE LANGUAGE?

19 August 2026VideoBy Ieva Bakare

Immigration & Administrative Law Professional,
Former Migration Department Officer | Lithuania.

By Ieva Bakare


He had already passed the Lithuanian language exam and had a valid certificate.


Years later, he struggled to answer simple questions in Lithuanian and the Migration Department revoked his permanent residence permit.


So, was that enough to prove he had obtained his permit through deception?


Watch the video to find out what the Supreme Administrative Court decided.





*The views expressed in this article are those of the author and are intended to contribute to legal and professional discussion. This article is for general informational purposes and does not constitute individual legal advice. Each residence permit case is assessed according to its individual circumstances.*

Ieva Bakare

Immigration & Administrative Law Professional,
Former Migration Department Officer | Lithuania.