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Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	ALLIANZ VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Apr. 29, 2013
AZL Money Market Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	AZL® Money Market Fund
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Fund seeks current income consistent with stability of principal.
Expense [Heading]	rr_ExpenseHeading	Fees and Expenses Fees and Expenses of the Fund
Expense Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseNarrativeTextBlock	The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund  The Fund is offered exclusively as an investment option for certain Contracts.  The table below reflects only Fund expenses and does not reflect Contract fees and expenses.  Please refer to the Contract prospectus for a description of those fees and expenses.
Operating Expenses Caption [Text]	rr_OperatingExpensesCaption	Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
Expense Example [Heading]	rr_ExpenseExampleHeading	Example
Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]	rr_ExpenseExampleNarrativeTextBlock	This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, and that you reinvest all dividends and distributions. It does not reflect any Contract fees. If Contract fees were included, the costs shown would be higher. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
Strategy [Heading]	rr_StrategyHeading	Investments, Risks, and Performance Principal Investment Strategies of the Fund
Strategy Narrative [Text Block]	rr_StrategyNarrativeTextBlock	In pursuit of its goal, the Fund invests in a broad range of short-term, high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated money market instruments, including government, U.S. and foreign bank, commercial and other obligations. Under normal market conditions, at least 25% of the Fund’s total assets will be invested in obligations of issuers in the financial services industry or in obligations, such as repurchase agreements, secured by such obligations. Specifically, the Fund may invest in: U.S. dollar-denominated obligations issued or supported by the credit of U.S. or foreign banks or savings institutions with total assets of more than $1 billion (including obligations of foreign branches of such banks). High quality commercial paper and other obligations issued or guaranteed by U.S. and foreign corporations and other issuers rated (at the time of purchase) A-2 or higher by Standard and Poor’s, Prime-2 or higher by Moody’s or F-2 or higher by Fitch, as well as high quality corporate bonds rated A or higher at the time of purchase by those rating agencies. Unrated notes, paper and other instruments that are determined by the subadviser to be of comparable quality to the instruments described above. Asset-backed securities (including interests in pools of assets such as mortgages, installment purchase obligations and credit card receivables). Securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or by its agencies or authorities. Dollar-denominated securities issued or guaranteed by foreign governments or their political subdivisions, agencies or authorities. Repurchase agreements relating to the above instruments. Funding agreements, issued by highly rated U.S. Insurance Companies. State and local debt issues. Municipal securities guaranteed by the U.S. government. The Fund will invest at least 97% of its total assets in the securities of issuers with the highest credit rating, with the remainder invested in securities with the second-highest credit rating. The Fund seeks to maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per share.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. During extended periods of low interest rates, and due in part to Contract fees and expenses, the yield of the Fund may become extremely low and possibly negative. Asset-Backed Securities Risk  Asset-backed securities represent interests in “pools” of assets, including consumer loans or receivables held trust.  Asset-backed securities are subject to credit, interest rate, prepayment and extension risks.  These securities also are subject to risk of default of the underlying asset, particularly during periods of economic downturn. Interest Rate Risk  Debt securities held by the Fund may decline in value due to rising interest rates. Interest rates in the U.S. are at, or near, historic lows, which may increase the Fund’s exposure to risks related to rising rates. Credit Risk   The failure of the issuer of a debt security to pay interest or repay principal in a timely manner may have an adverse impact on the Fund’s earnings. Market Risk  The market value of portfolio securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Income Risk  Falling interest rates may cause the Fund’s income to decline. Industry Sector Risk  Investing in a single industry or sector, or concentrating investments in a limited number of industries or sectors, tends to increase the risk that economic, political, or regulatory developments affecting certain industries or sectors will have a large impact on the value of the Fund’s portfolio. Issuer Risk  The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons directly related to the issuer of the security. Foreign Risk  Investing in the securities of non-U.S. issuers involves a number of risks, such as fluctuations in currency values, adverse political, social or economic developments, and differences in social and economic developments or policies. Extension Risk  If interest rates rise, debt securities may be paid in full more slowly than anticipated. Liquidity Risk  An investment that is difficult to purchase or sell may have an adverse affect on the Fund’s returns. Call Risk  If interest rates fall, issuers of callable debt securities are more likely to prepay prior to the maturity date.  The Fund may not be able to reinvest the proceeds from the prepayment in investments that will generate the same level of income. Repurchase Agreements and Purchase and Sale Contracts Risk  If the other party to a repurchase agreement or purchase and sale contract defaults on its obligation under the agreement, the Fund may suffer delays and incur costs or lose money in exercising its rights under the agreement.  If the seller fails to repurchase the security in ether situation and the market value of the security declines, the Fund may lose money. U.S. Government Obligations Risk  Certain securities in which the Fund may invest, including securities issued by certain government agencies and government sponsored enterprises, are not guaranteed by the U.S. Government or supported by the full faith and credit of the United states.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
Risk Money Market Fund [Text]	rr_RiskMoneyMarketFund	An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund.
Risk Not Insured Depository Institution [Text]	rr_RiskNotInsuredDepositoryInstitution	An investment in the Fund is not a deposit in a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]	rr_BarChartAndPerformanceTableHeading	Performance Information
Performance Narrative [Text Block]	rr_PerformanceNarrativeTextBlock	The following bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of an investment in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for one year, five years, and ten years compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. Both the bar chart and the table assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The performance of the Fund will vary from year to year. The Fund’s performance does not reflect the cost of insurance and separate account charges which are imposed under your variable annuity contract or variable life insurance policy. If they were included, performance would be reduced. Past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]	rr_PerformanceInformationIllustratesVariabilityOfReturns	The following bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of an investment in the Fund by showing changes in its performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for one year, five years, and ten years compare with those of a broad measure of market performance.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]	rr_PerformancePastDoesNotIndicateFuture	Past performance does not indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.
Bar Chart [Heading]	rr_BarChartHeading	Performance Bar Chart and Table Calendar Year Total Return Annual Return %
Bar Chart Does Not Reflect Sales Loads [Text]	rr_BarChartDoesNotReflectSalesLoads	The Fund’s performance does not reflect the cost of insurance and separate account charges which are imposed under your variable annuity contract or variable life insurance policy. If they were included, performance would be reduced.
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]	rr_BarChartClosingTextBlock	Highest and Lowest Quarter Returns (for periods shown in the bar chart) Highest (Q3, 2007)                                                                                                                                1.20% Lowest (Q4, 2012)                                                                                                                                0.00%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	Average Annual Total Returns
Performance Table Narrative	rr_PerformanceTableNarrativeTextBlock	The seven-day yield for the period ended December 31, 2012 was 0.00%. For the Fund’s current 7-day yield, telephone 800-624-0197 toll-free.
Money Market Seven Day Yield, Caption [Text]	rr_MoneyMarketSevenDayYieldCaption	The seven-day yield for the period ended December 31, 2012
Money Market Seven Day Yield Phone	rr_MoneyMarketSevenDayYieldPhone	800-624-0197
Money Market Seven Day Yield	rr_MoneyMarketSevenDayYield	0.00%
AZL Money Market Fund | AZL Money Market Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Management Fee	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.35%
Distribution (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.06%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	0.66%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	67
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	211
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	368
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	822
2003	rr_AnnualReturn2003	0.34%
2004	rr_AnnualReturn2004	0.67%
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	2.57%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	4.43%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	4.79%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	2.44%
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	0.22%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	0.01%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	0.00%
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	0.00%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Highest
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Sep. 30, 2007
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	1.20%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Lowest
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2012
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	0.00%
One Year Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	none
Five Years Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.53%
Ten Years Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	1.53%
AZL Money Market Fund | Three-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
One Year Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	0.09%
Five Years Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	0.36%
Ten Years Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear10	1.62%