Only valid international passport holders will be able to apply for the Haj from next year.
According to AP State Haj Committee chairman Syed Khaleeluddin Ahmed, no applications will be received for Haj 2012 if the applicants do have a valid international passport.
He appealed pilgrims to get their passports ready before submitting applications for Haj 2012.
They have also been advised to ensure that the expiry date of the passport is not earlier than 31 March 2013. (INN)