diff --git a/modules/navigation/siren-helm.el b/modules/navigation/siren-helm.el
index 8f6702a..8cb722a 100755
--- a/modules/navigation/siren-helm.el
+++ b/modules/navigation/siren-helm.el
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@
 
 ;;; Code:
 
+;; Helm fails with tramp-methods symbol being void if tramp is not required.
+(require 'tramp)
+
 (use-package helm-config
   :straight (helm)
   :demand t