diff --git a/frappe/model/document.py b/frappe/model/document.py
index e25469c68a..e055a12950 100644
--- a/frappe/model/document.py
+++ b/frappe/model/document.py
@@ -188,6 +188,8 @@ class Document(BaseDocument):
 		is not set.
 
 		:param permtype: one of `read`, `write`, `submit`, `cancel`, `delete`"""
+		import frappe.permissions
+
 		if self.flags.ignore_permissions:
 			return True
 		return frappe.permissions.has_permission(self.doctype, permtype, self, verbose=verbose)