diff --git a/tests/visual/overlay-layers.spec.ts b/tests/visual/overlay-layers.spec.ts
index 8de3cb9a..3d98a3e1 100644
--- a/tests/visual/overlay-layers.spec.ts
+++ b/tests/visual/overlay-layers.spec.ts
@@ -45,6 +45,11 @@ test.describe("overlay layering tokens", () => {
 
     await dismissDisclaimerModal(page);
 
+    // Wait for initial fade-in to complete so opacity doesn't interfere with visibility checks
+    await page.waitForFunction(
+      () => !document.getElementById("sidebar")?.classList.contains("fade-in")
+    );
+
     await expect(page.locator("#mobileMenuBtn")).toHaveCount(0);
 
     const collapseToggle = page.locator("#sidebarCollapseToggle");