diff --git a/pkgs/development/python-modules/dj-database-url/default.nix b/pkgs/development/python-modules/dj-database-url/default.nix
index 5c70d43df439..2c0b399e3c52 100644
--- a/pkgs/development/python-modules/dj-database-url/default.nix
+++ b/pkgs/development/python-modules/dj-database-url/default.nix
@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ buildPythonPackage rec {
   # Tests access a DB via network
   doCheck = false;
 
+  pythonImportsCheck = [
+    "dj_database_url"
+  ];
+
   meta = with lib; {
     description = "Use Database URLs in your Django Application";
     homepage = "https://github.com/jazzband/dj-database-url";