v3.26.1
N-4
Jul. 29, 2026
Prospectus:  
Document Type N-4
Entity Registrant Name PROTECTIVE VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT
Entity Central Index Key 0000914245
Entity Investment Company Type N-4
Document Period End Date Jul. 29, 2026
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Item 17. Investment Options [Line Items]  
Investment Options (N-4) [Text Block]

On or about July 29, 2026, a Fund available under your Contract will change its name as follows:

 

 

 

CURRENT FUND NAME NEW FUND NAME
Vanguard Variable Insurance Funds - Mid-Cap Index Portfolio Vanguard Variable Insurance Funds - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index Portfolio

 

After July 29, 2026, all references to the Fund in your Prospectuses are hereby replaced with the new fund name.

Protective® Investors Benefit Advisory Variable Annuity [Member]  
Variable Option [Line Items]  
Prospectuses Available [Text Block]

On or about July 29, 2026, a Fund available under your Contract will change its name as follows:

Portfolio Companies [Table Text Block]
CURRENT FUND NAME NEW FUND NAME
Vanguard Variable Insurance Funds - Mid-Cap Index Portfolio Vanguard Variable Insurance Funds - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index Portfolio
Protective® Investors Benefit Advisory Variable Annuity [Member] | Vanguard Variable Insurance Funds - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index Portfolio [Member]  
Variable Option [Line Items]  
Portfolio Company Name [Text Block] Vanguard Variable Insurance Funds - Morningstar Mid-Cap Index Portfolio