diff --git a/tests/helpers/fixtures.py b/tests/helpers/fixtures.py
index 2c8a44df8..1c2ef5969 100644
--- a/tests/helpers/fixtures.py
+++ b/tests/helpers/fixtures.py
@@ -211,6 +211,9 @@ def webengine_tab(qtbot, tab_registry, fake_args, mode_manager,
     # to make sure container isn't GCed
     tab.container = container
 
+    with qtbot.waitExposed(container):
+        container.show()
+
     return tab