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Elena Ruda

Chief Development Officer at Immigrant Invest

Elena helped over 500 investors’ families to choose and obtain second citizenship or residency. She knows the pros and cons of each investment option and improves the industry expertise at the company.

Elena Ruda

Work experience

In the field of investment migration 15 years

Education

The Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, lawyer Lawyer

Participation in industry events

IMI Connect Rome 2025

IMI Connect Athens 2025

Solemn Investiture Ceremony of the Maltese Lieutenancy of the EOHSJ 2024

IMI Connect Malta 2023

International Migration Summit 2018

International Migration Summit 2017

Publications

Latvia’s Golden Visa real estate path emerges as a stronger alternative to Greece 2025

Greece Golden Visa Demand to surge 25 % in 2025 2025

Which second European citizenship gives you the most benefits? 2024

Why is Caribbean Citizenship so Popular? 2024

European vs Caribbean citizenship: Which One to Choose 2024

What are the best Residence by Investment Options for UK citizens? 2024

Best Second Citizenship for Raising Kids 2024

Differences between Malta RP and PR 2024

Best EU Residency by Investment Programs for Israelis 2023

Stories of investors,

who obtain citizenship or residence permit

UAE Golden Visa by buying property for a family from Ukraine

UAE Golden Visa by buying property for a family from Ukraine

Case studies

Which type of real estate to buy to get Turkey citizenship by property investment

Which type of real estate to buy to get Turkey citizenship by property investment

Case studies

Portugal Golden Visa by investment: moving from Canada to Portugal

Portugal Golden Visa by investment: moving from Canada to Portugal

Case studies

Residence permit in Portugal for the purchase and renovation of an old villa

Residence permit in Portugal for the purchase and renovation of an old villa

Case studies

Residence permit in Portugal with savings of 20% for the purchase of commercial real estate

Residence permit in Portugal with savings of 20% for the purchase of commercial real estate

Case studies

which Elena Ruda comments

Romania to launch Golden Visa offering 5-year EU residency

Romania to launch Golden Visa offering 5-year EU residency

São Tomé and Príncipe launches $90,000 citizenship program

São Tomé and Príncipe launches $90,000 citizenship program

Vietnam approves dual citizenship. But not for all

Vietnam approves dual citizenship. But not for all

Slovenia to welcome digital nomads: who can apply for the new visa?

Slovenia to welcome digital nomads: who can apply for the new visa?

Ukraine allows multiple citizenship: who will be able to get a second passport

Ukraine allows multiple citizenship: who will be able to get a second passport

Argentina launches citizenship by investment: entry point is $500,000

Argentina launches citizenship by investment: entry point is $500,000

New Malaysia Investor Pass visa: a simplified path to investment

New Malaysia Investor Pass visa: a simplified path to investment

New Digital Nomad Visa: how IT professionals can relocate to Kazakhstan

New Digital Nomad Visa: how IT professionals can relocate to Kazakhstan

Trump to end birthright citizenship in the USA: latest updates

Trump to end birthright citizenship in the USA: latest updates

The Trump administration advocates for strict biological gender definitions. Where can transgender people be safer?

The Trump administration advocates for strict biological gender definitions. Where can transgender people be safer?

Australia's National Innovation Visa: a new frontier for global talents

Australia's National Innovation Visa: a new frontier for global talents

A milestone for EU travel: Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen Area in 2025

A milestone for EU travel: Bulgaria and Romania join Schengen Area in 2025

With Kamala Harris defeated, more Americans are seeking backup residency options to relocate

With Kamala Harris defeated, more Americans are seeking backup residency options to relocate

Trump won. Here are the best countries for Americans to move to

Trump won. Here are the best countries for Americans to move to

The Solomon Islands citizenship by investment: what is it and is it worth a shot

The Solomon Islands citizenship by investment: what is it and is it worth a shot

New Indonesia Golden Visa: long-term residency not only for investors

New Indonesia Golden Visa: long-term residency not only for investors

Destination Thailand Visa: the cost and requirements unveiled

Destination Thailand Visa: the cost and requirements unveiled

Canada’s parents and grandparents programme is all set: who is eligible and how to apply

Canada’s parents and grandparents programme is all set: who is eligible and how to apply

Australia introduces National Innovation Visa to replace Global Talent and BIIP programs

Australia introduces National Innovation Visa to replace Global Talent and BIIP programs

A month is left to buy a house for 1 euro in France. But what’s the catch?

A month is left to buy a house for 1 euro in France. But what’s the catch?

6 new EU directives that will make it harder to get citizenship by investment

6 new EU directives that will make it harder to get citizenship by investment

Vanuatu AUD-denominated bond investment: a guide to the new citizenship option

Vanuatu AUD-denominated bond investment: a guide to the new citizenship option

93% of Dominica's Secret Bay CBI investors plan to keep their shares

93% of Dominica's Secret Bay CBI investors plan to keep their shares

Cyprus real estate: how prices have changed in the 2nd quarter of 2022

Cyprus real estate: how prices have changed in the 2nd quarter of 2022

Property sales to foreigners in Greece up 74.8% in early 2022

Property sales to foreigners in Greece up 74.8% in early 2022