Is it advisable for an Australian to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand after entering on a visa exemption?

Just spoke with immigration officer this week about it. It has to be done out of Thailand.

Get the DTV first. Apply online thru their thai evisa website. It doesn't take long, approx. 1-2 weeks if you provide sufficient docs. Double check your application form before payment, make sure everything spells correctly or you'll need to apply and pay again.

There's a DTV group on fb where you'll find lots of tips from other applicants

you cant apply for the DTV in Thailand

My question to you is "why can't you wait to get the DTV there"?

You apply for and get the DTV approved by using the online eVisa system at the thai consulates in Oz.

Apply for it, upload the documentation, pay and wait for the approval to come in the email. Print out the PDF that is your visa then show up here and get stamped in for 180days

Why would you want to come here free stamp (60 day visa exempt) entry THEN fool with leaving the country again to apply for a DTV at a thai consulate nearby?

You said you're coming to live to thailand on a permanent basis which leads me to believe that having a visa which lets you stay here long term should be pretty high up on the list of things to have BEFORE you wing your way here 🙂

If your profile is to be believed and you're in Melbourne you'd apply thru the thai consulate in Canberra which has a posted processing time of 10 business days <- IF you get your documents uploaded correctly the first time and they don't need to ask you for more