diff --git a/units/systemd-journald-audit.socket b/units/systemd-journald-audit.socket
index 541f2cf38d..6ee86214c4 100644
--- a/units/systemd-journald-audit.socket
+++ b/units/systemd-journald-audit.socket
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ DefaultDependencies=no
 Before=sockets.target
 ConditionSecurity=audit
 ConditionCapability=CAP_AUDIT_READ
+ConditionVirtualization=!private-users
 
 [Socket]
 Service=systemd-journald.service