diff --git a/.pullapprove.yml b/.pullapprove.yml
index e81307c268..152b89c663 100644
--- a/.pullapprove.yml
+++ b/.pullapprove.yml
@@ -108,6 +108,9 @@ pullapprove_conditions:
   - condition: "'PR state: WIP' not in labels"
     unmet_status: pending
     explanation: "Waiting to send reviews as PR is WIP"
+  - condition: "not draft"
+    unmet_status: pending
+    explanation: "Waiting to send reviews as PR is in draft"
 
 
 groups: