Hong KongWe do our best to keep this updated as the rules change. Please cross-check with the relevant authority for the very latest details.
After a contract is terminated mid-term, the helper has 14 days to either find a new employer (and submit the visa transfer paperwork) or leave Hong Kong. This is commonly called the "two-week rule". Helpers on a finishing-contract path can often arrange a smooth transfer to a new employer if there is no fault.
Last updated on 3 May 2026.
This answer is plain-language guidance and not legal advice. For complex situations, please contact the relevant authority — the Hong Kong Labour Department, Hong Kong Immigration Department, POEA / DMW (Philippines), MOM (Singapore), Tadbeer (UAE), Musaned (Saudi Arabia), or your legal counsel.