diff --git a/validate/contact.schema.js b/validate/contact.schema.js
index 1f17a59..6671330 100644
--- a/validate/contact.schema.js
+++ b/validate/contact.schema.js
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ const insertContactSchema = Joi.object({
     }),
   is_active: Joi.boolean().required(),
   contact_type: Joi.string().max(255).optional().allow(null),
-  email: Joi.string().email().optional()
+  email: Joi.string().email().required()
 });
 
 const updateContactSchema = Joi.object({