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Shareholder Report
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
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Registrant Name GOLDMAN SACHS VARIABLE INSURANCE TRUST
Entity Central Index Key 0001046292
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2024
C000237872  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust — Buffered S&P 500 Fund — Jan/Jul
Class Name : Institutional Class
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Buffered S&P 500 Fund — Jan/Jul (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 <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
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
$31
0.61%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.61%
AssetsNet $ 6,136,719
Holdings Count | Holding 20
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 11,999
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 0.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets
$6,136,719
# of Portfolio Holdings
20
Portfolio Turnover Rate
0%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid
$11,999
C000237871  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust — Buffered S&P 500 Fund — Jan/Jul
Class Name : Service Class
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Buffered S&P 500 Fund — Jan/Jul (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 <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
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
$31
0.61%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.61%
AssetsNet $ 6,136,719
Holdings Count | Holding 20
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 11,999
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 0.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets
$6,136,719
# of Portfolio Holdings
20
Portfolio Turnover Rate
0%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid
$11,999
C000237874  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust — Buffered S&P 500 Fund — Mar/Sep
Class Name : Institutional Class
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Buffered S&P 500 Fund — Mar/Sep (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 <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
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
$32
0.61%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.61%
AssetsNet $ 6,040,542
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 11,809
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 0.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets
$6,040,542
# of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
0%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid
$11,809
C000237873  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust — Buffered S&P 500 Fund — Mar/Sep
Class Name : Service Class
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Buffered S&P 500 Fund — Mar/Sep (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 <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
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
$32
0.62%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.62%
AssetsNet $ 6,040,542
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 11,809
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 0.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets
$6,040,542
# of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
0%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid
$11,809
C000237876  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust — Buffered S&P 500 Fund — May/Nov
Class Name : Institutional Class
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Buffered S&P 500 Fund — May/Nov (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 <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
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
$32
0.62%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 32
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.62%
AssetsNet $ 5,746,366
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 11,266
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 0.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets
$5,746,366
# of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
0%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid
$11,266
C000237875  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust — Buffered S&P 500 Fund — May/Nov
Class Name : Service Class
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Buffered S&P 500 Fund — May/Nov (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 <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
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
$31
0.61%
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 31
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.61%
AssetsNet $ 5,746,366
Holdings Count | Holding 18
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 11,266
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 0.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2024)

Total Net Assets
$5,746,366
# of Portfolio Holdings
18
Portfolio Turnover Rate
0%
Total Net Advisory Fees Paid
$11,266