No, in most cases you cannot get Singapore Permanent Residence (PR) directly while applying from abroad. Generally, professionals are expected to first live and work in Singapore on a valid work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, and then apply for PR after establishing a track record in the country. However, there are limited exceptions: applicants under the Global Investor Programme (GIP), who make significant investments in Singapore, or those applying through family sponsorship (spouse, child, or parent of a Singapore citizen/PR) may apply from overseas. Otherwise, direct PR approval is uncommon.