How to Get a Category A1 Driving Licence in Lithuania?

Lithuania offers a genuine no-exam shortcut for car license holders who want to ride a 125cc motorcycle: complete a specific training course, and you can add riding rights directly to your car license via code 100, without ever sitting a Regitra exam. This piece covers what Category A1 authorizes, details that shortcut, the self-study theory option available to everyone, and the exact current fees.

What Category A1 covers

A1 authorizes motorcycles with an engine displacement over 50cc but not exceeding 125cc, power output not exceeding 11 kW, a power-to-weight ratio no higher than 0.1 kW/kg, and a minimum top speed of 90 km/h, plus tricycles up to 15 kW. Holding an A1 automatically includes AM-category rights (mopeds and light quadricycles).

Minimum age

You need to be 16 to hold an A1. You can sit the Regitra theory exam from 15, providedyou’ree aiming for A1 or B1 specifically.

Where A1 sits in Lithuania’s motorcycle system

Lithuania runs four powered two-wheeler categories. AM (15, moving to 16 from 1 November 2026 under upcoming rule changes) covers mopeds and light quadricycles. A1 (16) covers up to 125cc/11kW. A2 (18) covers up to 35kW. Full Category A, unrestricted, needs 20 with two years’ A2 experience, or 24 without.

The B100 shortcut: no exam at all

This is genuinely worth knowing before booking a full A1 course. If you already hold a Category B (car) license, you can complete a specific driving-school course designed to extend your B license and ride A1-category motorcycles without sitting any registration exam, theory, or practical exam. Once you finish the course, code 100 is added to your existing B license, formally permitting A1-category vehicles.

The catch: this code-100 entitlement is valid only within Lithuania. If you want to ride abroad, you need a genuine A1 category on your license, which means completing the full driving-school hours and passing both the theory and practical exams at Regitra, the state road transport enterprise.

A separate easier route from age 24

There’s also a distinct concession for older, experienced car drivers. If you’re 24 or older and have held a Category B license for at least two years, some driving schools offer an easier path specifically to a genuine A1 category (not just code 100), reflecting your existing road experience. Confirm your current eligibility and the course structure with your chosen driving school, as specifics can vary.

Self-study theory: you don’t need a classroom

Unlike the practical side, A1 theory can be prepared independently (eksternu); there’s no requirement to attend classroom theory lessons at a driving school. You can study the road traffic rules booklet and official test software on your own, then sit the Regitra theory exam directly. The practical exam, however, can only be taken once you’ve completed the required driving-school hours and hold a course-completion certificate.

Practical training requirements

The mandatory practical driving course for A1 consists of 10 academic hours, typically delivered as five lessons of two academic hours each. Practical training generally runs from early April to early November, weather permitting, though theory lessons and self-study can continue through winter at many schools.

Documents needed for your Regitra exams

• An identity document with your personal code (passport or ID card)
• A first-aid course certificate (PP-014)
• A medical health certificate (group II-a)
• A driving school course-completion certificate, submitted electronically to Regitra

The theory and practical exams

Regitra’s theory exam costs around €10. The practical exam costs €16.80 if you use your own motorcycle, plus an additional €8.40 if you need to rent a Regitra motorcycle for the A1 or A2 test (or €14.00 for full Category A). The practical exam consists of two parts: maneuvers in a closed area, followed by riding in real traffic. Full protective gear is required: a safety helmet, elbow, knee, and shoulder protection, boots, and gloves, which can usually be rented through arrangements between your driving school and Regitra if you don’t own your own.

What it costs overall

Total costs for a motorcycle category, including driving school tuition and all Registration fees, generally run between €500 and € 750, with the whole process taking roughly 4–8 weeks, depending on scheduling and how quickly you complete your practical hours. Costs and timelines can vary between schools and cities, so comparing a few options before enrolling is worthwhile. License issuance itself costs around €15, though it's worth double-checking the exact figure against Regitra’s current price list before you commit.

What motorcycle will you train and test on

Driving schools typically provide an A1-appropriate training motorcycle, and Regitra offers rental motorcycles for the practical exam if you don’t have access to a compliant machine yourself, for the additional fee noted above.

Automatic transmission

As with other EU-aligned systems, testing on an automatic-transmission motorcycle restricts the resulting license to automatic machines only, under the standard EU code 78.

Upgrading from A1 to A2, and onward to full Category A

If you hold A1 and want A2 without two years’ experience, you’ll need to pass the Regitra theory exam again (self-study is fine) plus complete a 10-academic-hour practical course and pass the practical exam. If you’ve already held A1 for two years, only the practical exam is required. The same staged logic applies when moving from A2 to full Category A. One thing to note: unlike Category B, you cannot practice driving with a family member supervising for A-category training; only recognized instructors count.

Validity

Lithuanian driving licenses, including Category A1, follow the standard EU photocard administrative validity period before renewal.

Foreign residents and license exchange

EU and EEA motorcycle licenses remain valid in Lithuania without conversion. If you’re relocating from outside the EU/EEA, whether you can exchange your existing license depends on whether Lithuania has a reciprocal recognition agreement with your country of issue; without one, you’ll need to complete the Lithuanian theory and practical process from scratch.

Tips that actually help

• If you already hold a car license and plan to ride only within Lithuania, ask about the B100 shortcut before committing to a full A1 course.
• If there’s any chance you’ll ride abroad, get the genuine A1 category through the full exam process instead.
• Save money on theory by studying independently, since classroom attendance isn’t mandatory for A1.
• Book your practical training between April and November, since weather affects course availability outside that window.

Where this fits going forward

A1 in Lithuania is genuinely flexible, particularly with the self-study theory option and the B100 shortcut for existing drivers. If your plans extend toward professional driving down the line, take a look at the driver section, browse current vacancies, or see who’s hiring among employers on FastDriver.eu, alongside our broader job guides. Our driving license in Lithuania and the license eligibility pages provide a broader picture.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Fees, training requirements, and administrative rules can change. AM-category rules are set to change from 1 November 2026, and further changes may occur. Always confirm current requirements with the official Lithuanian sources before making decisions: Regitra. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for decisions made based on this information.