Originally Posted by
abegail856
Hi AHN! im chinese, i have permanent residency here at US. Do i need to set the ticket and hotel reservation first before applying for a schengen visa?
For a tourist visa, yes, you will need to show ticket and hotel reservation.
You should get the visa without any problem when you show that you have permanent US residency. However, it will be a good idea to apply early so that you have time for the paperwork and an appeal if things go wrong on the first try or they request more documentation.