diff --git a/OpenSim/Region/CoreModules/Framework/EntityTransfer/EntityTransferModule.cs b/OpenSim/Region/CoreModules/Framework/EntityTransfer/EntityTransferModule.cs
index 3cb1901494..6ff8da89a7 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Region/CoreModules/Framework/EntityTransfer/EntityTransferModule.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Region/CoreModules/Framework/EntityTransfer/EntityTransferModule.cs
@@ -664,7 +664,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Region.CoreModules.Framework.EntityTransfer
                 //
                 // This sleep can be increased if necessary.  However, whilst it's active,
                 // an agent cannot teleport back to this region if it has teleported away.
-                Thread.Sleep(2000);
+                Thread.Sleep(15000);
 
                 sp.Scene.IncomingCloseAgent(sp.UUID, false);
             }