diff --git a/test/test_external_jwt_authn.py b/test/test_external_jwt_authn.py
index 0352e8822..6b273e4ce 100644
--- a/test/test_external_jwt_authn.py
+++ b/test/test_external_jwt_authn.py
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@ class JWTAuthTestCase(LiveServerTestCase):
             'iss': 'authy',
             'aud': 'quay.io/jwtauthn',
             'nbf': datetime.utcnow(),
+            'iat': datetime.utcnow(),
             'exp': datetime.utcnow() + timedelta(seconds=60),
             'sub': user['name'],
             'email': user['email']