diff --git a/lib/src/interfaces/Options.ts b/lib/src/interfaces/Options.ts
index 61562bd4e7c..13ee68940a3 100644
--- a/lib/src/interfaces/Options.ts
+++ b/lib/src/interfaces/Options.ts
@@ -570,8 +570,9 @@ export interface OptionsBottomTab {
   testID?: string;
   /**
    * Set the tab icon
+   * Note: On Android `icon` is required
    */
-  icon: ImageRequireSource;
+  icon?: ImageRequireSource;
   /**
    * Set the icon tint
    */