diff --git a/tests/regtest/test_real_invoice.py b/tests/regtest/test_real_invoice.py
index 1980b7799..f537f1caf 100644
--- a/tests/regtest/test_real_invoice.py
+++ b/tests/regtest/test_real_invoice.py
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ async def test_create_real_invoice(client, adminkey_headers_from, inkey_headers_
         async for checking_id in get_funding_source().paid_invoices_stream():
             if checking_id == invoice["checking_id"]:
                 # wait for the backend to update the payment status
-                await asyncio.sleep(1)
+                await asyncio.sleep(3)
                 return checking_id
 
     async def pay():
@@ -302,7 +302,7 @@ async def test_receive_real_invoice_set_pending_and_check_state(
         async for checking_id in get_funding_source().paid_invoices_stream():
             if checking_id == invoice["checking_id"]:
                 # wait for the backend to update the payment status
-                await asyncio.sleep(1)
+                await asyncio.sleep(3)
                 return checking_id
 
     async def pay():