v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name PIMCO VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
Entity Central Index Key 0001047304
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
C000026478  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO All Asset Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO All Asset Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$25
0.48%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 25
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.48% [1]
AssetsNet $ 205,195,000
Holdings Count | Holding 28
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 66,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$205,195
# of Portfolio Holdings
28
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$66
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Affiliated Investments
100.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(0.1%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Holdings (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference**

Table Summary
PIMCO All Asset: Multi-Real Fund
20.6%
PIMCO All Asset: Multi-RAE PLUS Fund
14.7%
PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund
9.1%
PIMCO Total Return Fund
7.4%
PIMCO Low Duration Fund
5.5%
PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)
3.8%
PIMCO TRENDS Fund
3.7%
PIMCO High Yield Fund
3.5%
PIMCO RAE Fundamental Advantage PLUS Fund
3.4%
PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund
3.3%
Footnote Description
Footnote**
Short-Term Instruments/Foreign Currency Contracts are not included in Top Holdings table.
C000026480  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO All Asset Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO All Asset Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$30
0.58%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.58% [2]
AssetsNet $ 205,195,000
Holdings Count | Holding 28
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 66,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$205,195
# of Portfolio Holdings
28
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$66
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Affiliated Investments
100.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(0.1%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Holdings (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference**

Table Summary
PIMCO All Asset: Multi-Real Fund
20.6%
PIMCO All Asset: Multi-RAE PLUS Fund
14.7%
PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund
9.1%
PIMCO Total Return Fund
7.4%
PIMCO Low Duration Fund
5.5%
PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)
3.8%
PIMCO TRENDS Fund
3.7%
PIMCO High Yield Fund
3.5%
PIMCO RAE Fundamental Advantage PLUS Fund
3.4%
PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund
3.3%
Footnote Description
Footnote**
Short-Term Instruments/Foreign Currency Contracts are not included in Top Holdings table.
C000030992  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO All Asset Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO All Asset Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$17
0.33%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 17
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.33% [3]
AssetsNet $ 205,195,000
Holdings Count | Holding 28
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 66,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$205,195
# of Portfolio Holdings
28
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$66
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Affiliated Investments
100.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(0.1%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Holdings (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference**

Table Summary
PIMCO All Asset: Multi-Real Fund
20.6%
PIMCO All Asset: Multi-RAE PLUS Fund
14.7%
PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund
9.1%
PIMCO Total Return Fund
7.4%
PIMCO Low Duration Fund
5.5%
PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)
3.8%
PIMCO TRENDS Fund
3.7%
PIMCO High Yield Fund
3.5%
PIMCO RAE Fundamental Advantage PLUS Fund
3.4%
PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund
3.3%
Footnote Description
Footnote**
Short-Term Instruments/Foreign Currency Contracts are not included in Top Holdings table.
C000026479  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO All Asset Portfolio
Class Name M
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO All Asset Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class M
$40
0.78%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 40
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78% [4]
AssetsNet $ 205,195,000
Holdings Count | Holding 28
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 66,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 21.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$205,195
# of Portfolio Holdings
28
Portfolio Turnover Rate
21%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$66
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Affiliated Investments
100.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(0.1%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Holdings (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference**

Table Summary
PIMCO All Asset: Multi-Real Fund
20.6%
PIMCO All Asset: Multi-RAE PLUS Fund
14.7%
PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund
9.1%
PIMCO Total Return Fund
7.4%
PIMCO Low Duration Fund
5.5%
PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)
3.8%
PIMCO TRENDS Fund
3.7%
PIMCO High Yield Fund
3.5%
PIMCO RAE Fundamental Advantage PLUS Fund
3.4%
PIMCO RAE Worldwide Long/Short PLUS Fund
3.3%
Footnote Description
Footnote**
Short-Term Instruments/Foreign Currency Contracts are not included in Top Holdings table.
C000110708  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Balanced Allocation Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Balanced Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$41
0.80%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.80% [5]
AssetsNet $ 138,604,000
Holdings Count | Holding 138
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 407,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 106.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$138,604
# of Portfolio Holdings
138
Portfolio Turnover Rate
106%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$407
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
11.7%
U.S. Government Agencies
7.9%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
3.9%
Asset-Backed Securities
1.2%
Sovereign Issues
0.3%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
0.3%
Short-Term Instruments
41.1%
Affiliated Investments
33.3%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.3%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000026494  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$56
1.12%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 56
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.12% [6]
AssetsNet $ 207,633,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,074
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 453,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$207,633
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,074
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$453
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Mexico
7.3%
Brazil
6.9%
United States
6.4%
Turkey
5.6%
Indonesia
3.9%
United Arab Emirates
3.5%
Argentina
3.5%
Luxembourg
3.0%
Peru
3.0%
Cayman Islands
2.9%
Chile
2.6%
Other Countries
48.4%
Short-Term Instruments
2.0%
Affiliated Investments
0.4%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
0.4%
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000030987  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$61
1.22%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 61
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.22% [7]
AssetsNet $ 207,633,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,074
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 453,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$207,633
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,074
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$453
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Mexico
7.3%
Brazil
6.9%
United States
6.4%
Turkey
5.6%
Indonesia
3.9%
United Arab Emirates
3.5%
Argentina
3.5%
Luxembourg
3.0%
Peru
3.0%
Cayman Islands
2.9%
Chile
2.6%
Other Countries
48.4%
Short-Term Instruments
2.0%
Affiliated Investments
0.4%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
0.4%
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000030995  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$49
0.97%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 49
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.97% [8]
AssetsNet $ 207,633,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,074
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 453,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$207,633
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,074
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$453
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Mexico
7.3%
Brazil
6.9%
United States
6.4%
Turkey
5.6%
Indonesia
3.9%
United Arab Emirates
3.5%
Argentina
3.5%
Luxembourg
3.0%
Peru
3.0%
Cayman Islands
2.9%
Chile
2.6%
Other Countries
48.4%
Short-Term Instruments
2.0%
Affiliated Investments
0.4%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
0.4%
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000148732  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio
Class Name M
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class M
$71
1.42%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 71
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.42% [9]
AssetsNet $ 207,633,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,074
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 453,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 30.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$207,633
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,074
Portfolio Turnover Rate
30%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$453
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Mexico
7.3%
Brazil
6.9%
United States
6.4%
Turkey
5.6%
Indonesia
3.9%
United Arab Emirates
3.5%
Argentina
3.5%
Luxembourg
3.0%
Peru
3.0%
Cayman Islands
2.9%
Chile
2.6%
Other Countries
48.4%
Short-Term Instruments
2.0%
Affiliated Investments
0.4%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
0.4%
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000098620  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Global Core Bond (Hedged) Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Global Core Bond (Hedged) Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$58
1.16%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 58
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.16% [10]
AssetsNet $ 75,592,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,021
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 93,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 315.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$75,592
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,021
Portfolio Turnover Rate
315%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$93
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
United States
80.2%
United Kingdom
7.7%
Japan
5.3%
France
5.1%
Australia
5.1%
China
4.5%
Canada
4.4%
Spain
3.1%
Brazil
2.7%
Italy
2.5%
Other Countries
24.8%
Short-Term Instruments
1.8%
Affiliated Investments
2.7%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(50.7%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000112709  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Global Diversified Allocation Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Global Diversified Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$24
0.47%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 24
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.47% [11]
AssetsNet $ 153,846,000
Holdings Count | Holding 19
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 0
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$153,846
# of Portfolio Holdings
19
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$0
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Affiliated Investments
95.4%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
4.0%
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Holdings (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference**

Table Summary
PIMCO Short-Term Fund
15.1%
PIMCO Total Return Fund IV
15.0%
PIMCO International Stocks PLUS Bond Alpha Fund (Unhedged)
10.1%
PIMCO Stocks PLUS Bond Alpha Fund
5.0%
PIMCO International Stocks PLUS Bond Alpha Fund (USD Hedged)
5.0%
PIMCO Real Return Fund
5.0%
PIMCO RAE PLUS EMG Fund
5.0%
PIMCO Income Fund
5.0%
PIMCO Investment Grade Credit Bond Fund
5.0%
PIMCO RAE International Fund
5.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote**
Short-Term Instruments/Foreign Currency Contracts are not included in Top Holdings table.
C000123329  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Global Diversified Allocation Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Global Diversified Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$29
0.57%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.57% [12]
AssetsNet $ 153,846,000
Holdings Count | Holding 19
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 0
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 5.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$153,846
# of Portfolio Holdings
19
Portfolio Turnover Rate
5%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$0
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Affiliated Investments
95.4%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
4.0%
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Largest Holdings [Text Block]

Top Holdings (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference**

Table Summary
PIMCO Short-Term Fund
15.1%
PIMCO Total Return Fund IV
15.0%
PIMCO International Stocks PLUS Bond Alpha Fund (Unhedged)
10.1%
PIMCO Stocks PLUS Bond Alpha Fund
5.0%
PIMCO International Stocks PLUS Bond Alpha Fund (USD Hedged)
5.0%
PIMCO Real Return Fund
5.0%
PIMCO RAE PLUS EMG Fund
5.0%
PIMCO Income Fund
5.0%
PIMCO Investment Grade Credit Bond Fund
5.0%
PIMCO RAE International Fund
5.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote**
Short-Term Instruments/Foreign Currency Contracts are not included in Top Holdings table.
C000026498  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO High Yield Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO High Yield Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$41
0.82%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 41
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.82% [13]
AssetsNet $ 450,909,000
Holdings Count | Holding 555
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 565,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 37.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$450,909
# of Portfolio Holdings
555
Portfolio Turnover Rate
37%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$565
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Corporate Bonds & Notes
82.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
4.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
3.0%
Convertible Bonds & Notes
0.2%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
0.8%
Affiliated Investments
7.5%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(0.0%)Footnote Reference^
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
1.8%
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000030989  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO High Yield Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO High Yield Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$46
0.92%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.92% [14]
AssetsNet $ 450,909,000
Holdings Count | Holding 555
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 565,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 37.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$450,909
# of Portfolio Holdings
555
Portfolio Turnover Rate
37%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$565
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Corporate Bonds & Notes
82.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
4.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
3.0%
Convertible Bonds & Notes
0.2%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
0.8%
Affiliated Investments
7.5%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(0.0%)Footnote Reference^
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
1.8%
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000026499  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO High Yield Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO High Yield Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$33
0.67%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67% [15]
AssetsNet $ 450,909,000
Holdings Count | Holding 555
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 565,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 37.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$450,909
# of Portfolio Holdings
555
Portfolio Turnover Rate
37%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$565
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Corporate Bonds & Notes
82.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
4.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
3.0%
Convertible Bonds & Notes
0.2%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
0.8%
Affiliated Investments
7.5%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(0.0%)Footnote Reference^
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
1.8%
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000166584  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Income Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Income Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$53
1.05%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.05% [16]
AssetsNet $ 1,083,710,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,538
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,275,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 264.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$1,083,710
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,538
Portfolio Turnover Rate
264%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,275
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
57.7%
Asset-Backed Securities
38.0%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
18.0%
Sovereign Issues
13.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
13.0%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
12.4%
Loan Participations and Assignments
1.2%
Common Stocks
0.2%
Preferred Securities
0.1%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
0.2%
Affiliated Investments
0.4%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(54.3%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000166585  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Income Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Income Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$58
1.15%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 58
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.15% [17]
AssetsNet $ 1,083,710,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,538
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,275,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 264.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$1,083,710
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,538
Portfolio Turnover Rate
264%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,275
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
57.7%
Asset-Backed Securities
38.0%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
18.0%
Sovereign Issues
13.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
13.0%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
12.4%
Loan Participations and Assignments
1.2%
Common Stocks
0.2%
Preferred Securities
0.1%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
0.2%
Affiliated Investments
0.4%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(54.3%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000166586  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Income Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Income Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$45
0.90%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.90% [18]
AssetsNet $ 1,083,710,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,538
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,275,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 264.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$1,083,710
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,538
Portfolio Turnover Rate
264%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,275
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
57.7%
Asset-Backed Securities
38.0%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
18.0%
Sovereign Issues
13.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
13.0%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
12.4%
Loan Participations and Assignments
1.2%
Common Stocks
0.2%
Preferred Securities
0.1%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
0.2%
Affiliated Investments
0.4%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(54.3%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000026500  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$128
2.57%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 128
Expense Ratio, Percent 2.57% [19]
AssetsNet $ 436,309,000
Holdings Count | Holding 357
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 493,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 90.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$436,309
# of Portfolio Holdings
357
Portfolio Turnover Rate
90%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$493
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
137.6%
U.S. Government Agencies
19.6%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
4.8%
Asset-Backed Securities
1.1%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
0.4%
Affiliated Investments
0.3%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(64.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000081129  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$132
2.67%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 132
Expense Ratio, Percent 2.67% [20]
AssetsNet $ 436,309,000
Holdings Count | Holding 357
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 493,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 90.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$436,309
# of Portfolio Holdings
357
Portfolio Turnover Rate
90%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$493
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
137.6%
U.S. Government Agencies
19.6%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
4.8%
Asset-Backed Securities
1.1%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
0.4%
Affiliated Investments
0.3%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(64.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026501  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Long-Term U.S. Government Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

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(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$120
2.42%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 120
Expense Ratio, Percent 2.42% [21]
AssetsNet $ 436,309,000
Holdings Count | Holding 357
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 493,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 90.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$436,309
# of Portfolio Holdings
357
Portfolio Turnover Rate
90%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$493
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
137.6%
U.S. Government Agencies
19.6%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
4.8%
Asset-Backed Securities
1.1%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
0.4%
Affiliated Investments
0.3%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(64.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026502  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Low Duration Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Low Duration Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

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(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$33
0.67%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67% [22]
AssetsNet $ 1,280,346,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,041
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,609,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 208.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$1,280,346
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,041
Portfolio Turnover Rate
208%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,609
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
39.0%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
20.3%
Asset-Backed Securities
6.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
4.5%
Sovereign Issues
4.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
1.6%
Short-Term Instruments
28.0%
Affiliated Investments
14.3%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(18.8%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000030990  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Low Duration Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Low Duration Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$38
0.77%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77% [23]
AssetsNet $ 1,280,346,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,041
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,609,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 208.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$1,280,346
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,041
Portfolio Turnover Rate
208%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,609
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
39.0%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
20.3%
Asset-Backed Securities
6.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
4.5%
Sovereign Issues
4.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
1.6%
Short-Term Instruments
28.0%
Affiliated Investments
14.3%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(18.8%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026503  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Low Duration Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Low Duration Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$26
0.52%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 26
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.52% [24]
AssetsNet $ 1,280,346,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,041
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,609,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 208.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$1,280,346
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,041
Portfolio Turnover Rate
208%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,609
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
39.0%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
20.3%
Asset-Backed Securities
6.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
4.5%
Sovereign Issues
4.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
1.6%
Short-Term Instruments
28.0%
Affiliated Investments
14.3%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.1%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(18.8%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026493  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO CommodityRealReturn<sup style="inset: 1.5px 0px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; grid-area: auto; line-height: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; position: relative; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">®</sup> Strategy Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn® Strategy Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$204
3.85%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 204
Expense Ratio, Percent 3.85% [25]
AssetsNet $ 464,843,000
Holdings Count | Holding 828
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,186,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 81.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$464,843
# of Portfolio Holdings
828
Portfolio Turnover Rate
81%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,186
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
115.8%
U.S. Government Agencies
17.6%
Sovereign Issues
10.6%
Asset-Backed Securities
7.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
1.9%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
1.5%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
44.8%
Affiliated Investments
0.1%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(4.3%)
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(95.9%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000030986  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO CommodityRealReturn<sup style="inset: 1.5px 0px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; grid-area: auto; line-height: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; position: relative; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">®</sup> Strategy Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn® Strategy Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$209
3.95%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 209
Expense Ratio, Percent 3.95% [26]
AssetsNet $ 464,843,000
Holdings Count | Holding 828
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,186,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 81.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$464,843
# of Portfolio Holdings
828
Portfolio Turnover Rate
81%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,186
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
115.8%
U.S. Government Agencies
17.6%
Sovereign Issues
10.6%
Asset-Backed Securities
7.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
1.9%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
1.5%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
44.8%
Affiliated Investments
0.1%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(4.3%)
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(95.9%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000030994  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO CommodityRealReturn<sup style="inset: 1.5px 0px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; grid-area: auto; line-height: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; position: relative; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">®</sup> Strategy Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn® Strategy Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$196
3.70%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 196
Expense Ratio, Percent 3.70% [27]
AssetsNet $ 464,843,000
Holdings Count | Holding 828
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,186,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 81.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$464,843
# of Portfolio Holdings
828
Portfolio Turnover Rate
81%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,186
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
115.8%
U.S. Government Agencies
17.6%
Sovereign Issues
10.6%
Asset-Backed Securities
7.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
1.9%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
1.5%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
44.8%
Affiliated Investments
0.1%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(4.3%)
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(95.9%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000148731  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO CommodityRealReturn<sup style="inset: 1.5px 0px 4px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; grid-area: auto; line-height: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; position: relative; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">®</sup> Strategy Portfolio
Class Name M
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO CommodityRealReturn® Strategy Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class M
$220
4.15%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 220
Expense Ratio, Percent 4.15% [28]
AssetsNet $ 464,843,000
Holdings Count | Holding 828
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,186,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 81.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$464,843
# of Portfolio Holdings
828
Portfolio Turnover Rate
81%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,186
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
115.8%
U.S. Government Agencies
17.6%
Sovereign Issues
10.6%
Asset-Backed Securities
7.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
1.9%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
1.5%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
44.8%
Affiliated Investments
0.1%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(4.3%)
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(95.9%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000098623  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Dynamic Bond Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Dynamic Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$50
1.01%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 50
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.01% [29]
AssetsNet $ 91,113,000
Holdings Count | Holding 779
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 245,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 394.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$91,113
# of Portfolio Holdings
779
Portfolio Turnover Rate
394%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$245
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
55.5%
Sovereign Issues
21.4%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
19.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
10.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
8.6%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.9%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.1%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
21.3%
Affiliated Investments
16.8%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(60.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000098625  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Dynamic Bond Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Dynamic Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$55
1.11%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 55
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.11% [30]
AssetsNet $ 91,113,000
Holdings Count | Holding 779
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 245,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 394.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$91,113
# of Portfolio Holdings
779
Portfolio Turnover Rate
394%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$245
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
55.5%
Sovereign Issues
21.4%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
19.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
10.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
8.6%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.9%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.1%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
21.3%
Affiliated Investments
16.8%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(60.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000098624  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Dynamic Bond Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Dynamic Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$43
0.86%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.86% [31]
AssetsNet $ 91,113,000
Holdings Count | Holding 779
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 245,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 394.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$91,113
# of Portfolio Holdings
779
Portfolio Turnover Rate
394%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$245
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
55.5%
Sovereign Issues
21.4%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
19.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
10.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
8.6%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.9%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.1%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
21.3%
Affiliated Investments
16.8%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(60.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000139587  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Dynamic Bond Portfolio
Class Name M
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Dynamic Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Class M
$65
1.31%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 65
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.31% [32]
AssetsNet $ 91,113,000
Holdings Count | Holding 779
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 245,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 394.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$91,113
# of Portfolio Holdings
779
Portfolio Turnover Rate
394%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$245
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
55.5%
Sovereign Issues
21.4%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
19.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
10.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
8.6%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.9%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.1%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
21.3%
Affiliated Investments
16.8%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(60.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026497  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Global Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Unhedged)
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Global Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Unhedged) (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$55
1.11%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 55
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.11% [33]
AssetsNet $ 135,837,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,110
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 168,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 387.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$135,837
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,110
Portfolio Turnover Rate
387%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$168
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
United States
88.3%
United Kingdom
7.3%
France
6.3%
Japan
5.0%
Spain
4.1%
Australia
3.7%
Ireland
3.4%
South Africa
2.8%
Colombia
2.5%
Other Countries
18.7%
Short-Term Instruments
4.5%
Affiliated Investments
3.5%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(0.2%)
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(49.9%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000030988  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Global Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Unhedged)
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Global Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Unhedged) (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$60
1.21%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 60
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.21% [34]
AssetsNet $ 135,837,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,110
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 168,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 387.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$135,837
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,110
Portfolio Turnover Rate
387%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$168
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
United States
88.3%
United Kingdom
7.3%
France
6.3%
Japan
5.0%
Spain
4.1%
Australia
3.7%
Ireland
3.4%
South Africa
2.8%
Colombia
2.5%
Other Countries
18.7%
Short-Term Instruments
4.5%
Affiliated Investments
3.5%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(0.2%)
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(49.9%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000030996  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Global Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Unhedged)
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Global Bond Opportunities Portfolio (Unhedged) (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$47
0.96%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.96% [35]
AssetsNet $ 135,837,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,110
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 168,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 387.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$135,837
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,110
Portfolio Turnover Rate
387%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$168
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
United States
88.3%
United Kingdom
7.3%
France
6.3%
Japan
5.0%
Spain
4.1%
Australia
3.7%
Ireland
3.4%
South Africa
2.8%
Colombia
2.5%
Other Countries
18.7%
Short-Term Instruments
4.5%
Affiliated Investments
3.5%
Financial Derivative Instruments
(0.2%)
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(49.9%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000072063  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Global Managed Asset Allocation Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Global Managed Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$52
1.00%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 52
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.00% [36]
AssetsNet $ 287,304,000
Holdings Count | Holding 866
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,011,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 191.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$287,304
# of Portfolio Holdings
866
Portfolio Turnover Rate
191%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,011
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
21.4%
Sovereign Issues
15.7%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
5.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
5.2%
Common Stocks
3.2%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
2.5%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
0.2%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
1.2%
Affiliated Investments
61.9%
Financial Derivative Instruments
1.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(18.6%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000072064  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Global Managed Asset Allocation Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Global Managed Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$58
1.10%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 58
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.10% [37]
AssetsNet $ 287,304,000
Holdings Count | Holding 866
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,011,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 191.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$287,304
# of Portfolio Holdings
866
Portfolio Turnover Rate
191%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,011
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
21.4%
Sovereign Issues
15.7%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
5.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
5.2%
Common Stocks
3.2%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
2.5%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
0.2%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
1.2%
Affiliated Investments
61.9%
Financial Derivative Instruments
1.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(18.6%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000109755  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Global Managed Asset Allocation Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Global Managed Asset Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$45
0.85%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.85% [38]
AssetsNet $ 287,304,000
Holdings Count | Holding 866
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,011,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 191.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$287,304
# of Portfolio Holdings
866
Portfolio Turnover Rate
191%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,011
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
21.4%
Sovereign Issues
15.7%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
5.5%
Asset-Backed Securities
5.2%
Common Stocks
3.2%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
2.5%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
0.2%
Other Investments
0.0%Footnote Reference^
Short-Term Instruments
1.2%
Affiliated Investments
61.9%
Financial Derivative Instruments
1.8%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(18.6%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
Footnote^
Rounded value of investments is less than 0.1% of net assets.
C000026495  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO International Bond Portfolio (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO International Bond Portfolio (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$59
1.18%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.18% [39]
AssetsNet $ 533,497,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,298
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 662,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 297.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$533,497
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,298
Portfolio Turnover Rate
297%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$662
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
United States
68.9%
China
9.3%
United Kingdom
8.1%
Japan
5.3%
Australia
4.7%
Canada
4.4%
France
4.1%
Ireland
3.9%
Spain
3.4%
Cayman Islands
3.3%
Peru
2.4%
Other Countries
18.2%
Short-Term Instruments
2.4%
Affiliated Investments
0.2%
Financial Derivative Instruments
1.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(39.8%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000139585  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO International Bond Portfolio (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO International Bond Portfolio (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$64
1.28%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 64
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.28% [40]
AssetsNet $ 533,497,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,298
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 662,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 297.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$533,497
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,298
Portfolio Turnover Rate
297%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$662
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
United States
68.9%
China
9.3%
United Kingdom
8.1%
Japan
5.3%
Australia
4.7%
Canada
4.4%
France
4.1%
Ireland
3.9%
Spain
3.4%
Cayman Islands
3.3%
Peru
2.4%
Other Countries
18.2%
Short-Term Instruments
2.4%
Affiliated Investments
0.2%
Financial Derivative Instruments
1.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(39.8%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026496  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO International Bond Portfolio (U.S. Dollar-Hedged)
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO International Bond Portfolio (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$51
1.03%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 51
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.03% [41]
AssetsNet $ 533,497,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,298
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 662,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 297.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$533,497
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,298
Portfolio Turnover Rate
297%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$662
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Geographic Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
United States
68.9%
China
9.3%
United Kingdom
8.1%
Japan
5.3%
Australia
4.7%
Canada
4.4%
France
4.1%
Ireland
3.9%
Spain
3.4%
Cayman Islands
3.3%
Peru
2.4%
Other Countries
18.2%
Short-Term Instruments
2.4%
Affiliated Investments
0.2%
Financial Derivative Instruments
1.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(39.8%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026482  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Real Return Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Real Return Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$76
1.53%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 76
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.53% [42]
AssetsNet $ 1,372,850,000
Holdings Count | Holding 800
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,705,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 99.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$1,372,850
# of Portfolio Holdings
800
Portfolio Turnover Rate
99%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,705
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
98.1%
U.S. Government Agencies
18.7%
Sovereign Issues
8.7%
Asset-Backed Securities
5.7%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
2.7%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
1.3%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
47.6%
Affiliated Investments
0.1%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(83.4%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000030983  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Real Return Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Real Return Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$81
1.63%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 81
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.63% [43]
AssetsNet $ 1,372,850,000
Holdings Count | Holding 800
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,705,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 99.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$1,372,850
# of Portfolio Holdings
800
Portfolio Turnover Rate
99%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,705
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
98.1%
U.S. Government Agencies
18.7%
Sovereign Issues
8.7%
Asset-Backed Securities
5.7%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
2.7%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
1.3%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
47.6%
Affiliated Investments
0.1%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(83.4%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026483  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Real Return Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Real Return Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$69
1.38%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 69
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.38% [44]
AssetsNet $ 1,372,850,000
Holdings Count | Holding 800
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,705,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 99.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$1,372,850
# of Portfolio Holdings
800
Portfolio Turnover Rate
99%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$1,705
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Treasury Obligations
98.1%
U.S. Government Agencies
18.7%
Sovereign Issues
8.7%
Asset-Backed Securities
5.7%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
2.7%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
1.3%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
47.6%
Affiliated Investments
0.1%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.4%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(83.4%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026484  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Short-Term Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Short-Term Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$38
0.76%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.76% [45]
AssetsNet $ 681,827,000
Holdings Count | Holding 695
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 823,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 69.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$681,827
# of Portfolio Holdings
695
Portfolio Turnover Rate
69%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$823
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Corporate Bonds & Notes
50.4%
Asset-Backed Securities
18.8%
U.S. Government Agencies
18.0%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.7%
Sovereign Issues
2.0%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.4%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
0.3%
Short-Term Instruments
31.7%
Affiliated Investments
9.2%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(37.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000081128  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Short-Term Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Short-Term Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$43
0.86%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.86% [46]
AssetsNet $ 681,827,000
Holdings Count | Holding 695
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 823,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 69.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$681,827
# of Portfolio Holdings
695
Portfolio Turnover Rate
69%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$823
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Corporate Bonds & Notes
50.4%
Asset-Backed Securities
18.8%
U.S. Government Agencies
18.0%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.7%
Sovereign Issues
2.0%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.4%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
0.3%
Short-Term Instruments
31.7%
Affiliated Investments
9.2%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(37.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026485  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Short-Term Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Short-Term Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$31
0.61%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.61% [47]
AssetsNet $ 681,827,000
Holdings Count | Holding 695
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 823,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 69.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$681,827
# of Portfolio Holdings
695
Portfolio Turnover Rate
69%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$823
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
Corporate Bonds & Notes
50.4%
Asset-Backed Securities
18.8%
U.S. Government Agencies
18.0%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.7%
Sovereign Issues
2.0%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.4%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
0.3%
Short-Term Instruments
31.7%
Affiliated Investments
9.2%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.2%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(37.0%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026489  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Total Return Portfolio
Class Name Administrative
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Administrative Class
$39
0.78%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.78% [48]
AssetsNet $ 4,578,315,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,794
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 5,611,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 212.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$4,578,315
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,794
Portfolio Turnover Rate
212%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$5,611
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
41.5%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
36.9%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
21.5%
Sovereign Issues
10.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
9.2%
Asset-Backed Securities
6.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.7%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.6%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
1.7%
Affiliated Investments
5.7%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(35.7%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000030985  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Total Return Portfolio
Class Name Advisor
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor Class
$44
0.88%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.88% [49]
AssetsNet $ 4,578,315,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,794
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 5,611,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 212.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$4,578,315
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,794
Portfolio Turnover Rate
212%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$5,611
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
41.5%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
36.9%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
21.5%
Sovereign Issues
10.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
9.2%
Asset-Backed Securities
6.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.7%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.6%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
1.7%
Affiliated Investments
5.7%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(35.7%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
C000026490  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name PIMCO Total Return Portfolio
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the PIMCO Total Return Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period of January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the "reporting period").
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Portfolio at www.pimco.com/pvit. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626).
Additional Information Phone Number 888.87.PIMCO (888.877.4626)
Additional Information Website www.pimco.com/pvit
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Portfolio costs for the reporting period?

(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)

Table Summary
Class Name
Cost of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional Class
$31
0.63%Footnote Reference1
Footnote Description
Footnote1
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.63% [50]
AssetsNet $ 4,578,315,000
Holdings Count | Holding 1,794
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 5,611,000
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 212.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Portfolio StatisticsFootnote Reference (as of the end of the reporting period)

Table Summary
Total Net Assets
$4,578,315
# of Portfolio Holdings
1,794
Portfolio Turnover Rate
212%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid During the Reporting Period
$5,611
Footnote Description
Footnote
Dollar amounts displayed in 000's
Holdings [Text Block]

Security Type Breakdown (% of Net Asset Value)Footnote Reference*

Table Summary
U.S. Government Agencies
41.5%
Corporate Bonds & Notes
36.9%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
21.5%
Sovereign Issues
10.9%
Non-Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
9.2%
Asset-Backed Securities
6.3%
Loan Participations and Assignments
0.7%
Municipal Bonds & Notes
0.6%
Other Investments
0.1%
Short-Term Instruments
1.7%
Affiliated Investments
5.7%
Financial Derivative Instruments
0.6%
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
(35.7%)
Total
100.0%
Footnote Description
Footnote*
% of Net Asset Value includes derivatives instruments, if any, valued at the value used for determining the Portfolio's net asset value. The notional exposure of such derivatives investments therefore may be greater than what is depicted.
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