It is valid for vs It is apply to

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It is valid for' is used to indicate that something is acceptable or applicable in a particular situation, while 'it is applied to' is used to show that something is put into practice or used in a specific way.

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It is valid for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is acceptable or applicable in a particular situation.

This phrase is used to show that a certain condition, rule, or requirement is acceptable or applicable in a specific context.

Examples:

This discount code is valid for online purchases only.
The warranty is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
This ticket is valid for one-time use only.
The offer is valid for a limited time.
The certificate is valid for international travel.

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It is valid for one entry and for maximum of 30 days.
It is valid for the Road Version Car with chassis nr. ZLA.ARO.
The offer is valid for all types of courses (group, individual and mixed), It is valid for the whole of 2016, accommodation and leisure activities are excluded.
The insurance may be concluded at any moment during the year and it is valid for one year.
It is valid for the current season and can be used at anytime after previous notice.
Monthly vehicle season-ticket is valid only for the vehicle whose registration number is indicated on the ticket itself. It is valid for the month indicated on the ticket, and is non-refundable and non-replaceable.
The operation license is usually issued in 30 days and it is valid for 25 years.
For example on Mondays there is a bonus offering called 3 Times - It basically offers the player 3 times their deposit and it is valid for that specific day.
The price of a family package return ticket for a boat tour to the island of Sveti Nikola is HRK 50 and it is valid for 4 people.
An Indian religion (it is valid for all living beings, and it is knewn from very much time before that India was constituted as Nation of nowadays).
It is designed for individuals (adults, children aged 4/17) but not for groups and it is valid for 3 consecutive days from the date of purchase.
The Articket Barcelona can be purchased in the majority of tourism and tickets offices in Barcelona, and it is valid for 6 months from the first use.
The insurance may be concluded at any moment during the year and it is valid for one year from the moment of the Insurance Contract conclusion.
The night ticket is 4 Euros and it is valid for the whole night. (2,50 Euros single ride, 50 Euros season card).
THE FIDELITY AQUALANDIA TICKET IS PERSONAL. IT IS VALID FOR THE WHOLE SEASON AND MAY BE USED FOR 3 ENTRANCES ON DIFFERENT DAYS
This recommendation is not specific only for vibration training, but it is valid for anybody who wants to carry out any kind of physical training.
It is valid for five years and published anonymously.
It is valid for all analytical methods used in official residue testing.
It is valid for bus and Metro.
It is valid for one year from the date of purchase.

Alternatives:

it is acceptable for
it is applicable to
it is legitimate for
it is suitable for
it is authorized for

It is apply to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is put into practice or used in a specific way.

This phrase is used to show that a particular action or process is being applied to a specific subject or situation.