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Drone licence in Lithuania: how to get your A1/A3 certificate step by step
In short
- To fly a drone with a camera in Lithuania you need the A1/A3 certificate, valid in all 31 EASA countries.
- The exam is online in the Transport Competence Agency (TKA) system.
- Without a Lithuanian e-ID, you can create an account with Get ID, using your passport or ID card.
- The A2 needs a second exam in a TKA exam room.
- Check the official UTM map before every flight.
To fly a drone in Lithuania you almost always need the A1/A3 certificate, issued by through the Transport Competence Agency (TKA) after an online exam. This guide covers the steps, the A2 certificate, registration, insurance and where you can fly, plus the option of sitting the exam in another EASA country.
The certificate is European: once you have it, it is valid in all 31 EASA countries, Lithuania included.
Who needs a drone licence in Lithuania
You need the A1/A3 certificate to fly any drone with a camera, even one under 250 grams. Only toy drones without a camera are exempt.
The A1/A3 certificate lets you fly in the Open category:
- A1: with light drones (under 250 g, or class C0 and C1), near uninvolved people but never over crowds.
- A3: with drones up to 25 kg, at least 150 metres from residential, commercial, industrial or recreational areas.
If you want to fly a class C2 drone closer to people, you will also need the A2 certificate after your A1/A3.
The TKA A1/A3 exam step by step
- Log in to the TKA certificates portal with the Lithuanian e-government gateway, or create an account with Get ID using your passport or ID card.
- Pay online by card.
- Sit the online exam.
- Receive your certificate. Like every A1/A3 certificate, it is valid for 5 years.
Minors need signed consent from a parent or guardian. Source: LTSA, unmanned aircraft.
The alternative: sit the exam in another EASA country
You do not have to take the A1/A3 exam in Lithuania. Any aviation authority in the 31 EASA countries can issue it, and it is valid in all of them, Lithuania included.
In Spain, for example, the A1/A3 exam run by AESA is free, online and open to any nationality. Your browser’s translator is enough to get through it.
Our course includes links to the official exam in every EASA country, with instructions on how to register.
The A2 certificate in Lithuania
The A2 builds on your A1/A3 and adds practical self-training and a second theory exam.
| A1/A3 certificate | Required before the A2 |
|---|---|
| Practical training | Self-training in A3 conditions |
| Exam | Additional theory exam in person, in a TKA exam room |
| Validity | 5 years |
Source: LTSA, unmanned aircraft.
Registration and drone zones
As well as your certificate, you need to register and check the zones before you fly.
- Operator registration: mandatory in the TKA online system. Your operator number must be clearly visible on every drone and entered in its remote ID. If you live in another EU country, register there instead.
- Drone zones: Lithuania has prohibited, restricted, special-activity and U-space zones, but none over private land. Check the official UTM map before every flight. Source: LTSA, UAS geographical zones.
Your certificate and your registration are two different things: the certificate is about you as a pilot, the registration is about you as the drone’s operator.
How to prepare for the exam
The quickest route is an online course that takes you straight to the official exam.
The EU Drone Port A1/A3 course is built for exactly that:
- Video lessons online, whenever you like.
- 5 mock exams and a final exam.
- Links to the official exam in every EASA country.
- Lifetime access, handy for renewal after 5 years.
EU Drone Port is an Official Designated Training Entity. The course prepares you for the exam: the certificate is issued by the authority where you sit it.
Want to test yourself first? Download our free 25 practice questions for A1/A3 and A2.
For the A2, there is the A2 course, with mock exams and a guide to practical self-training.
Online course
Prepare for your A1/A3 exam
Video lessons online at your own pace, 5 mock exams and links to the official exam in every EASA country. A course by an Official Designated Training Entity.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreigners take the Lithuanian drone exam?
Yes. Without a Lithuanian e-ID, you create an account on the TKA portal with Get ID, using your passport or ID card.
Is the Lithuanian drone exam online?
The A1/A3 exam is online. The A2 exam is taken in person in a TKA exam room.
Is a drone certificate from another country valid in Lithuania?
Yes. A certificate issued by any EASA authority is valid in all 31 EASA countries, Lithuania included.
Do I need a licence for a drone under 250 grams?
Yes, if it has a camera. Only toy drones without a camera are exempt.
How long is the drone certificate valid?
The A1/A3 and A2 certificates are valid for 5 years.
Where can I check drone zones in Lithuania?
On the official UTM map at utm.ans.lt.
How long does it take to prepare?
With a structured online course, a few hours is enough: our A1/A3 course takes about three and a half hours, mock exams included.