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Prepositions before nouns

“Of entry” or “for entry”?

“For entry” usually expresses purpose, permission, or qualification. “Of entry” appears in formal phrases such as “point of entry” or “date of entry.”

Quick answer

Which phrase should you use?

Use “for entry” when talking about admission or eligibility. Use “of entry” in fixed expressions that describe a type, point, or record of entry.

You need a ticket for entry to the concert.
This visa allows for entry into the country.
The airport is the main point of entry for tourists.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for entry

Expressing permission or eligibility

Use this phrase when something allows or qualifies a person to enter.

A valid pass is required for entry.
Only members are eligible for entry into the event.
2
application for entry

Referring to admission requests

This pattern is common in education, competitions, and immigration contexts.

She submitted an application for entry to the programme.
The deadline for an application for entry is Friday.
3
point of entry

Naming a place of arrival

This fixed expression refers to a place where people or goods enter a country or system.

The port serves as a major point of entry for imports.
Officials inspected travellers at the point of entry.
4
date of entry

Recording official entry

This formal phrase is common in legal and administrative documents.

Please write the date of entry on the form.
The visa shows the date of entry clearly.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for entry
You must pay for entry to the museum.
required or intended for admission
of entry
The date of entry appears on the document.
part of a formal descriptive phrase
entry to
Entry to the building is restricted.
shows destination or place entered
entry into
The company announced its entry into the market.
shows movement into a field, place, or activity

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using “of entry” for admission purpose

Use “for entry” when talking about permission or qualification.

✕ a ticket of entry ✓ a ticket for entry

Confusing “entry to” and “entry into”

“Entry to” often refers to physical places, while “entry into” can be more abstract.

✕ entry into the building is restricted ✓ entry to the building is restricted

Using “for entry” in fixed noun phrases

Some formal expressions use “of entry.”

✕ point for entry ✓ point of entry

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. A passport is required ___ entry into the country.
2. The airport is the main point ___ entry.
3. Entry ___ the laboratory is restricted.

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Frequently asked questions

Is “for entry” always about permission?

Usually yes. It commonly refers to requirements, qualifications, or intended admission.

Why does English use “point of entry”?

It is a fixed formal expression used in travel, customs, and security contexts.

Can I say “entry into” for physical places?

Yes, but “entry to” is often more natural for buildings or locations.

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