diff --git a/gajim/common/connection_handlers.py b/gajim/common/connection_handlers.py
index b17d7af09..d948f0b4a 100644
--- a/gajim/common/connection_handlers.py
+++ b/gajim/common/connection_handlers.py
@@ -313,6 +313,9 @@ class ConnectionVcard:
         if server.startswith('irc') or obj.avatar_sha is None:
             return
 
+        if obj.show == 'offline':
+            return
+
         gc_contact = app.contacts.get_gc_contact(
             self.name, obj.room_jid, obj.nick)