diff --git a/src/tooltips.py b/src/tooltips.py
index 64a78b0c2..f2ec89a6a 100644
--- a/src/tooltips.py
+++ b/src/tooltips.py
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@ import gobject
 import os
 
 import gtkgui_helpers
+import message_control
 
 from common import gajim
 from common import helpers