diff --git a/.github/workflows/update_3rd_party_licenses.yml b/.github/workflows/update_3rd_party_licenses.yml
index eef716f..cd4c1cf 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/update_3rd_party_licenses.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/update_3rd_party_licenses.yml
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ name: Update 3rd party licenses (automation)
 
 permissions:
   contents: write
+  pull-requests: write
 
 on:
   schedule: