Hello Does anyone have any experience with these and can they tell me: a) Can someone on a T2 Sports Visa have a contract for services or do they have to be an employee? b) Is there a maximum period they can leave the UK before the Visa becomes invalid? Thanks Lesley Lesley Bradshaw Head of Equality and Diversity University of Derby Tel: 01332 591433 Email: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [IID award] [AS_RGB_Member] [DisabledGo Logo] [TTC logo] [Credable employer] [stonewall-diversitychampion-logo-black] The University of Derby has a published policy regarding email and reserves the right to monitor email traffic. If you believe this was sent to you in error, please reply to the sender and let them know. Key University contacts: http://www.derby.ac.uk/its/contacts/