diff --git a/tests/desktop_notifications.pm b/tests/desktop_notifications.pm
index 047e61cb..b4518afa 100644
--- a/tests/desktop_notifications.pm
+++ b/tests/desktop_notifications.pm
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ sub run {
     type_string "systemctl isolate graphical.target\n";
     # we trust systemd to switch us to the right tty here
     if (get_var("BOOTFROM")) {
-        assert_screen 'graphical_login';
+        assert_screen 'graphical_login', 60;
         wait_still_screen 10, 30;
         # GDM 3.24.1 dumps a cursor in the middle of the screen here...
         mouse_hide;