diff --git a/smoke/venv.fmf b/smoke/venv.fmf
index fbddbab..496b693 100644
--- a/smoke/venv.fmf
+++ b/smoke/venv.fmf
@@ -27,6 +27,10 @@ test: ./venv.sh
 tier: 1
 tag: [venv]
 
+require+:
+- gcc
+- gcc-c++
+
 environment:
     VERSION: 3.7
     METHOD: venv