diff --git a/tests/test.py b/tests/test.py
index 7fecf69..c6cd6d6 100644
--- a/tests/test.py
+++ b/tests/test.py
@@ -81,6 +81,7 @@ def test_stopping_vm(self):
 
     def test_swapspace(self):
         ''' Test if swap space is available on restart '''
+        time.sleep(3)
         cmd = self.bin_dir + "minishift start"
         self.execute_test({ 'cmd': cmd })