diff --git a/tests/apps_startstop/kde/kmail.pm b/tests/apps_startstop/kde/kmail.pm
index b1827c0e..ccb899d4 100644
--- a/tests/apps_startstop/kde/kmail.pm
+++ b/tests/apps_startstop/kde/kmail.pm
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ sub run {
     # Start the application
     menu_launch_type 'kmail';
     # Cancel Kmail data wizard
-    assert_and_click 'kde_cancel_button';
+    assert_and_click 'kde_cancel_button', timeout => 60;
     # Sometimes, the Kmail window is shown over the settings window.
     # If that is the case, assert that Kmail is running and exit.
     unless (check_screen("kmail_runs")) {
diff --git a/tests/apps_startstop/kde/kontakt.pm b/tests/apps_startstop/kde/kontakt.pm
index 5eb63883..0ab1df99 100644
--- a/tests/apps_startstop/kde/kontakt.pm
+++ b/tests/apps_startstop/kde/kontakt.pm
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ sub run {
     # Start the application
     menu_launch_type 'kontact';
     # Get rid of personal data
-    assert_and_click 'kde_cancel_button';
+    assert_and_click 'kde_cancel_button', timeout => 60;
     if (check_screen("enable_unified_mailboxes", 3)) {
         assert_and_click "enable_unified_mailboxes";
     }