Migrants are only eligible for nationality after ten years of permanent residence. Spouses of nationals must be married and have lived in Lithuania for five years. The Lithuanian-born children of migrants can become Lithuanian citizens on application before the age of 15. Ordinary conditions include oral and written tests on basic Lithuanian language, the Lithuanian constitution, history, and national anthem. Naturalised citizens have the second least security in Lithuania, after LV and tied with SK, since the state can withdraw their citizenship at any time, without considering many of their individual circumstances. Naturalised migrants are protected by legal guarantees and the right to appeal, but cannot take a case to an independent court. Lastly, migrants naturalise into a country where dual nationality policies are critically weak as in EE and LU (see box).
