EEA family permit application location requirements

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Can my non-EU wife apply for an EEA family permit from within any country (apart from the UK, obviously) even if it is not her country of origin?

Yes. The consulate or embassy may ask her to show that she is legally present in the country; I am not certain whether this is a requirement, but I suppose it won't be difficult to show.

However, because Chilean citizens do not need visas to visit the UK, your wife does not need an EEA family permit.

Would she be able to apply for one in France while we are there?

She ought to be able to, but do check whether the relevant offices are open in France.

If so, what is the estimated application processing time for a married spouse?

It shouldn't take more than a week or two.

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