diff --git a/kitty/tabs.py b/kitty/tabs.py
index d92730790..6117d378c 100644
--- a/kitty/tabs.py
+++ b/kitty/tabs.py
@@ -99,8 +99,9 @@ class Tab:  # {{{
     def relayout_borders(self):
         tm = self.tab_manager_ref()
         if tm is not None:
-            self.borders(self.windows, self.active_window, self.current_layout,
-                         tm.blank_rects, self.current_layout.needs_window_borders and len(self.windows) > 1)
+            visible_windows = [w for w in self.windows if w.is_visible_in_layout]
+            self.borders(visible_windows, self.active_window, self.current_layout,
+                         tm.blank_rects, self.current_layout.needs_window_borders and len(visible_windows) > 1)
 
     def create_layout_object(self, idx):
         return all_layouts[idx](self.os_window_id, self.id, self.opts, self.borders.border_width)