diff --git a/drivers/extcon/Kconfig b/drivers/extcon/Kconfig
index 8de9023c2a38..cf472e44c5ff 100644
--- a/drivers/extcon/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/extcon/Kconfig
@@ -116,7 +116,8 @@ config EXTCON_MAX77843
 
 config EXTCON_MAX8997
 	tristate "Maxim MAX8997 EXTCON Support"
-	depends on MFD_MAX8997 && IRQ_DOMAIN
+	depends on MFD_MAX8997
+	select IRQ_DOMAIN
 	help
 	  If you say yes here you get support for the MUIC device of
 	  Maxim MAX8997 PMIC. The MAX8997 MUIC is a USB port accessory