diff --git a/modules/testing/test-instrumentation.nix b/modules/testing/test-instrumentation.nix
index 6a7f559c3795..9d36538ea088 100644
--- a/modules/testing/test-instrumentation.nix
+++ b/modules/testing/test-instrumentation.nix
@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ in
     system.requiredKernelConfig = with config.lib.kernelConfig; [
       (isYes "SERIAL_8250_CONSOLE")
       (isYes "SERIAL_8250")
+      (isEnabled "VIRTIO_CONSOLE")
     ];
   };