diff --git a/library/Director/Import/ImportSourceRestApi.php b/library/Director/Import/ImportSourceRestApi.php
index 45f7351a0..8a8449c42 100644
--- a/library/Director/Import/ImportSourceRestApi.php
+++ b/library/Director/Import/ImportSourceRestApi.php
@@ -273,11 +273,9 @@ protected static function addProxy(QuickForm $form)
                     ),
                 ]);
 
-                $passRequired = strlen($form->getSentOrObjectSetting('proxy_user')) > 0;
-
                 $form->addElement('storedPassword', 'proxy_pass', [
                     'label'    => $form->translate('Proxy Password'),
-                    'required' => $passRequired
+                    'required' => strlen((string) $form->getSentOrObjectSetting('proxy_user')) > 0
                 ]);
             }
         }