diff --git a/examples/kubernetes_example/setup_ingress.sh b/examples/kubernetes_example/setup_ingress.sh
index e83548d0..5c7b90bc 100644
--- a/examples/kubernetes_example/setup_ingress.sh
+++ b/examples/kubernetes_example/setup_ingress.sh
@@ -7,4 +7,4 @@ printf "\n⏱️ waiting for ingress controller to be ready...\n"
 kubectl wait --namespace ingress-nginx \
   --for=condition=ready pod \
   --selector=app.kubernetes.io/component=controller \
-  --timeout=30m
+  --timeout=50m