This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$42	0.81%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 42

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.81%

AssetsNet

$ 105,439,872

Holdings Count | Holding

284

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 415,479

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

73.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$105,439,872
# of Portfolio Holdings284
Portfolio Turnover Rate73%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$415,479

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials	22.0%
Industrials	18.8%
Health Care	14.2%
Information Technology	11.5%
Consumer Discretionary	9.5%
Materials	6.7%
Consumer Staples	6.6%
Energy	2.9%
Real Estate	2.7%
Other Sectors	3.3%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025653

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - International Equity Insights Fund

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$55	1.06%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 55

Expense Ratio, Percent

1.06%

AssetsNet

$ 105,439,872

Holdings Count | Holding

284

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 415,479

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

73.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$105,439,872
# of Portfolio Holdings284
Portfolio Turnover Rate73%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$415,479

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials	22.0%
Industrials	18.8%
Health Care	14.2%
Information Technology	11.5%
Consumer Discretionary	9.5%
Materials	6.7%
Consumer Staples	6.6%
Energy	2.9%
Real Estate	2.7%
Other Sectors	3.3%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025646

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Large Cap Value Fund

Class Name

Institutional

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$36	0.70%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 36

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.70%

AssetsNet

$ 277,177,395

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 958,942

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

25.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$277,177,395
# of Portfolio Holdings75
Portfolio Turnover Rate25%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$958,942

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials	21.2%
Health Care	15.7%
Industrials	14.0%
Information Technology	10.5%
Consumer Staples	7.4%
Energy	6.7%
Materials	6.0%
Communication Services	5.0%
Real Estate	4.6%
Other Sectors	8.9%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025647

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Large Cap Value Fund

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$48	0.93%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 48

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.93%

AssetsNet

$ 277,177,395

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 958,942

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

25.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$277,177,395
# of Portfolio Holdings75
Portfolio Turnover Rate25%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$958,942

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials	21.2%
Health Care	15.7%
Industrials	14.0%
Information Technology	10.5%
Consumer Staples	7.4%
Energy	6.7%
Materials	6.0%
Communication Services	5.0%
Real Estate	4.6%
Other Sectors	8.9%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025655

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Mid Cap Growth Fund

Class Name

Institutional

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$42	0.83%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 42

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.83%

AssetsNet

$ 60,714,781

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 247,434

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

36.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$60,714,781
# of Portfolio Holdings76
Portfolio Turnover Rate36%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$247,434

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology	21.2%
Industrials	19.5%
Health Care	19.0%
Consumer Discretionary	12.3%
Financials	7.3%
Materials	4.3%
Energy	4.1%
Communication Services	3.6%
Consumer Staples	3.1%
Other Sectors	5.7%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000128923

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Mid Cap Growth Fund

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$50	0.98%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 50

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.98%

AssetsNet

$ 60,714,781

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 247,434

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

36.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$60,714,781
# of Portfolio Holdings76
Portfolio Turnover Rate36%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$247,434

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology	21.2%
Industrials	19.5%
Health Care	19.0%
Consumer Discretionary	12.3%
Financials	7.3%
Materials	4.3%
Energy	4.1%
Communication Services	3.6%
Consumer Staples	3.1%
Other Sectors	5.7%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025649

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Mid Cap Value Fund

Class Name

Institutional

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$42	0.82%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 42

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.82%

AssetsNet

$ 439,768,335

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 1,716,616

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

33.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$439,768,335
# of Portfolio Holdings96
Portfolio Turnover Rate33%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$1,716,616

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Industrials	18.6%
Financials	16.7%
Utilities	9.7%
Real Estate	8.8%
Consumer Discretionary	8.8%
Health Care	8.8%
Materials	8.5%
Information Technology	8.0%
Energy	6.1%
Other Sectors	6.0%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025650

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Mid Cap Value Fund

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$54	1.07%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 54

Expense Ratio, Percent

1.07%

AssetsNet

$ 439,768,335

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 1,716,616

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

33.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$439,768,335
# of Portfolio Holdings96
Portfolio Turnover Rate33%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$1,716,616

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Industrials	18.6%
Financials	16.7%
Utilities	9.7%
Real Estate	8.8%
Consumer Discretionary	8.8%
Health Care	8.8%
Materials	8.5%
Information Technology	8.0%
Energy	6.1%
Other Sectors	6.0%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025640

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

Class Name

Institutional

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$42	0.81%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 42

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.81%

AssetsNet

$ 131,064,491

Holdings Count | Holding

555

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 443,965

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

85.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$131,064,491
# of Portfolio Holdings555
Portfolio Turnover Rate85%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$443,965

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials	19.5%
Industrials	15.5%
Health Care	15.4%
Consumer Discretionary	13.4%
Information Technology	13.3%
Energy	5.5%
Real Estate	5.2%
Materials	4.2%
Communication Services	3.0%
Other Sectors	4.5%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025641

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Small Cap Equity Insights Fund

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$54	1.06%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 54

Expense Ratio, Percent

1.06%

AssetsNet

$ 131,064,491

Holdings Count | Holding

555

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 443,965

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

85.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$131,064,491
# of Portfolio Holdings555
Portfolio Turnover Rate85%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$443,965

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials	19.5%
Industrials	15.5%
Health Care	15.4%
Consumer Discretionary	13.4%
Information Technology	13.3%
Energy	5.5%
Real Estate	5.2%
Materials	4.2%
Communication Services	3.0%
Other Sectors	4.5%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025643

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Strategic Growth Fund

Class Name

Institutional

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$39	0.73%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 39

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.73%

AssetsNet

$ 403,104,814

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 1,323,285

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

17.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$403,104,814
# of Portfolio Holdings62
Portfolio Turnover Rate17%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$1,323,285

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology	47.4%
Consumer Discretionary	13.2%
Communication Services	12.4%
Health Care	10.1%
Financials	5.7%
Industrials	4.4%
Materials	2.2%
Real Estate	1.6%
Energy	1.2%
Other Sectors	1.6%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025644

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Strategic Growth Fund

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$53	0.98%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 53

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.98%

AssetsNet

$ 403,104,814

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 1,323,285

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

17.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$403,104,814
# of Portfolio Holdings62
Portfolio Turnover Rate17%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$1,323,285

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology	47.4%
Consumer Discretionary	13.2%
Communication Services	12.4%
Health Care	10.1%
Financials	5.7%
Industrials	4.4%
Materials	2.2%
Real Estate	1.6%
Energy	1.2%
Other Sectors	1.6%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025633

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - U.S. Equity Insights Fund

Class Name

Institutional

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Insights Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$30	0.56%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 30

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.56%

AssetsNet

$ 357,533,196

Holdings Count | Holding

128

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 915,904

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

101.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$357,533,196
# of Portfolio Holdings128
Portfolio Turnover Rate101%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$915,904

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology	29.6%
Financials	15.2%
Health Care	11.9%
Industrials	10.7%
Communication Services	9.7%
Consumer Discretionary	9.4%
Consumer Staples	5.3%
Energy	2.5%
Real Estate	2.1%
Other Sectors	2.7%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025634

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - U.S. Equity Insights Fund

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Insights Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$41	0.77%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 41

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.77%

AssetsNet

$ 357,533,196

Holdings Count | Holding

128

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 915,904

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

101.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$357,533,196
# of Portfolio Holdings128
Portfolio Turnover Rate101%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$915,904

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology	29.6%
Financials	15.2%
Health Care	11.9%
Industrials	10.7%
Communication Services	9.7%
Consumer Discretionary	9.4%
Consumer Staples	5.3%
Energy	2.5%
Real Estate	2.1%
Other Sectors	2.7%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000138559

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Multi-Strategy Alternatives Portfolio

Class Name

Institutional

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Multi-Strategy Alternatives Portfolio (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$11	0.22%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 11

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.22%

AssetsNet

$ 41,583,026

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 0

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

21.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$41,583,026
# of Portfolio Holdings18
Portfolio Turnover Rate21%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$0

Holdings [Text Block]

Fund Allocation (%)

Underlying Fund	89.7%
Exchange Traded Funds	7.4%
Investment Company	1.1%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000138560

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Multi-Strategy Alternatives Portfolio

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Multi-Strategy Alternatives Portfolio (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$24	0.47%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 24

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.47%

AssetsNet

$ 41,583,026

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 0

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

21.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$41,583,026
# of Portfolio Holdings18
Portfolio Turnover Rate21%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$0

Holdings [Text Block]

Fund Allocation (%)

Underlying Fund	89.7%
Exchange Traded Funds	7.4%
Investment Company	1.1%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000141036

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Multi-Strategy Alternatives Portfolio

Class Name

Advisor

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Multi-Strategy Alternatives Portfolio (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Advisor	$31	0.62%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 31

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.62%

AssetsNet

$ 41,583,026

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 0

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

21.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$41,583,026
# of Portfolio Holdings18
Portfolio Turnover Rate21%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$0

Holdings [Text Block]

Fund Allocation (%)

Underlying Fund	89.7%
Exchange Traded Funds	7.4%
Investment Company	1.1%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000133600

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Trend Driven Allocation Fund

Class Name

Institutional

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Trend Driven Allocation Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$35	0.67%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 35

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.67%

AssetsNet

$ 277,115,561

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 899,097

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

1.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$277,115,561
# of Portfolio Holdings13
Portfolio Turnover Rate1%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$899,097

Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Class Exposure (%)*

	Gross	Long	Net
US Treasuries	34.7	34.7	34.7
Japanese Equities	4.3	4.3	4.3
UK Equities	2.9	2.9	2.9
European Equities	5.2	5.2	5.2
US Large Cap Equities	56.3	56.3	56.3
Cash and Short-term Investments	72.3	72.3	72.3

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000110307

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Trend Driven Allocation Fund

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Trend Driven Allocation Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$48	0.92%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 48

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.92%

AssetsNet

$ 277,115,561

Holdings Count | Holding

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 899,097

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

1.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$277,115,561
# of Portfolio Holdings13
Portfolio Turnover Rate1%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$899,097

Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Class Exposure (%)*

	Gross	Long	Net
US Treasuries	34.7	34.7	34.7
Japanese Equities	4.3	4.3	4.3
UK Equities	2.9	2.9	2.9
European Equities	5.2	5.2	5.2
US Large Cap Equities	56.3	56.3	56.3
Cash and Short-term Investments	72.3	72.3	72.3

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000128922

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Core Fixed Income Fund

Class Name

Institutional

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$21	0.42%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 21

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.42%

AssetsNet

$ 146,546,672

Holdings Count | Holding

709

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 273,716

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

415.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$146,546,672
# of Portfolio Holdings709
Portfolio Turnover Rate415%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$273,716

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Mortgage-Backed Securities	41.2%
Corporate Bond	25.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations	18.9%
Asset- Backed Securities	12.8%
Investment Company	7.9%
Foreign Bond	4.7%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities	4.1%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations	3.2%
Other Sector	2.7%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025636

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Core Fixed Income Fund

Class Name

Service

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service	$33	0.67%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 33

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.67%

AssetsNet

$ 146,546,672

Holdings Count | Holding

709

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 273,716

InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover

415.00%

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$146,546,672
# of Portfolio Holdings709
Portfolio Turnover Rate415%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$273,716

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Mortgage-Backed Securities	41.2%
Corporate Bond	25.3%
U.S. Treasury Obligations	18.9%
Asset- Backed Securities	12.8%
Investment Company	7.9%
Foreign Bond	4.7%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities	4.1%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations	3.2%
Other Sector	2.7%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000133599

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Government Money Market Fund

Class Name

Institutional Shares

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Government Money Market Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class	Costs of a $10,000 investment	Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional	$9	0.18%

Expenses Paid, Amount

$ 9

Expense Ratio, Percent

0.18%

AssetsNet

$ 2,636,307,364

Holdings Count | Holding

283

Advisory Fees Paid, Amount

$ 2,077,375

Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets$2,636,307,364
# of Portfolio Holdings283
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$2,077,375

Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Repurchase Agreements	66.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations	19.0%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations	14.3%

Updated Prospectus Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Updated Prospectus Web Address

C000025638

Shareholder Report [Line Items]

Fund Name

Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Government Money Market Fund

Class Name

Service Shares

Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block]

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Government Money Market Fund (the "Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual

Semi - Annual Shareholder Report

Additional Information [Text Block]

You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.

Additional Information Phone Number

1-800-621-2550

Additional Information Website

Expenses [Text Block]