Lithuania's long-term residence policies are the second worst of the 28 MIPEX countries after IE. Migrants are eligible to become long-term residents after five years of uninterrupted work and residence. To become a long-term resident, migrants must meet conditions including proof of income and insurance. They must also pass a written test on the Lithuanian language and constitution. The government does not provide a study guide to prepare for the test. Long-term residence permits last five years, during which the holder can only leave the EU for a year. Many elements of their personal life are not taken into account in a decision for expulsion. Long-term residents enjoy equal rights to employment, self-employment, working conditions, social security, social assistance, healthcare and housing as Lithuanians. However, once they retire, they lose the right to residence in Lithuania.
