Label	Element	Value
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Registrant Name	dei_EntityRegistrantName	ALLIANZ VARIABLE INSURANCE PRODUCTS TRUST
Prospectus Date	rr_ProspectusDate	Apr. 29, 2013
AZL JPMorgan U.S. Equity Fund
Risk/Return:	rr_RiskReturnAbstract
Risk/Return [Heading]	rr_RiskReturnHeading	AZL® JPMorgan U.S. Equity Fund, Class 2
Objective [Heading]	rr_ObjectiveHeading	Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]	rr_ObjectivePrimaryTextBlock	The Fund seeks to provide high total return from a portfolio of selected equity securities.
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)
Portfolio Turnover [Heading]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverHeading	Portfolio Turnover
Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]	rr_PortfolioTurnoverTextBlock	The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 71% of the average value of its portfolio.
Portfolio Turnover, Rate	rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate	71.00%
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	Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. companies. The Fund primarily invests in large- and medium-capitalization U.S. companies. Market capitalization is the total market value of a company’s shares. Sector by sector, the Fund’s weightings are similar to those of the S&P 500 Index. The Fund’s subadviser may moderately underweight or overweight sectors when it believes doing so will benefit performance. Within each sector, the Fund focuses on those equity securities that the subadviser considers most undervalued and seeks to outperform the S&P 500 through superior stock selection. By emphasizing undervalued equity securities, the subadviser seeks to produce returns that exceed those of the S&P 500 Index. At the same time, by controlling the sector weightings of the S&P 500 Index, the subadviser seeks to limit the Fund’s volatility to that of the overall market, as represented by this index. Equity securities in which the Fund primarily invests include common stocks, depositary receipts, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and real estate investment trusts (REITs). An ETF is a registered investment company that seeks to track the performance of a particular market index. These indexes include not only broad market indexes, but also more specific indexes as well, including those relating to particular sectors, markets, regions, and industries. REITs are pooled investment vehicles which invest primarily in income-producing real estate or loans related to real estate. Derivatives, which are instruments that have a value based on another instrument, exchange rate, or index, may be used as substitutes for securities in which the Fund can invest. The subadviser may use futures contracts, options, swaps, and other derivatives as tools in the management of portfolio assets. The subadviser may use derivatives to hedge various investments and for risk management. In managing the Fund, the subadviser employs a three-step process that combines research, valuation, and stock selection. The subadviser takes an in-depth look at company prospects over a relatively long period – often as much as five years – rather than focusing on near-term expectations. This approach is designed to provide insight into a company’s real growth potential. The research findings allow the subadviser to rank the companies in each sector group according to their relative value. The greater a company’s estimated worth compared to the current market price of its stock, the more undervalued the company. The valuation rankings are produced using a variety of models that quantify the research team’s findings. The subadviser then buys and sells equity securities for the Fund according to its own policies, using the research and valuation rankings as a basis. In general, the subadviser buys equity securities that are identified as undervalued and considers selling them when they appear to be overvalued. Along with attractive valuation, the subadviser often considers a number of other criteria: Catalysts that could trigger a rise in a stock’s price; High potential reward compared to potential risk; and Temporary mispricings cause by apparent market overreactions.
Risk [Heading]	rr_RiskHeading	Principal Risks of Investing in the Fund
Risk Narrative [Text Block]	rr_RiskNarrativeTextBlock	The price per share of the Fund will fluctuate with changes in value of the investments held by the Fund. You may lose money by investing in the Fund. 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. There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its objective. The following is a summary of the principal risks to which the Fund’s portfolio as a whole is subject.  As changes occur in a Fund’s portfolio holdings, the extent to which the portfolio is subject to each of these risks may also change. Issuer Risk  The value of a security may decline for a number of reasons directly related to the issuer of the security. Market Risk  The market value of portfolio securities may go up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Selection Risk  Because this Fund is actively managed, there can be no guarantee that investment decisions made for the fund will produce the desired results. Capitalization Risk Investing in small to midsized companies creates risk because smaller companies may have unpredictable or limited earnings, and their securities may be less liquid or experience more volatile prices than those of large companies. Value Stocks Risk  Value investing emphasizes stocks of undervalued companies whose characteristics may lead to improved valuations.  Value stocks may lose favor with investors, or their valuations may not improve as anticipated. 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. Derivatives Risk  Investing in derivative instruments involves risks that may be different from or greater than the risks associated with investing directly in securities or other traditional investments. Real Estate Investments Risk  The performance of investments in real estate depends on the overall strength of the real estate market, the management of real estate investments trusts (REITs), and property management, all of which can be affected by a variety of factors, including national and regional economic conditions. ETF and Investment Company Risk  Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) or another mutual fund exposes the Fund to all the risks of that ETF or mutual fund and also to a pro rata portion of its expenses. Portfolio Turnover  The Fund may trade its portfolio securities frequently, which could result in higher transaction costs and could adversely affect the Fund’s performance.
Risk Lose Money [Text]	rr_RiskLoseMoney	You may 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 since its inception 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 since its inception 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 (Q2, 2009)                                                                                                                               16.84% Lowest (Q4, 2008)                                                                                                                              -22.09%
Performance Table Heading	rr_PerformanceTableHeading	Average Annual Total Returns
AZL JPMorgan U.S. Equity Fund | AZL JPMorgan U.S. Equity Fund Class 2
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Management Fee	rr_ManagementFeesOverAssets	0.80%
Distribution (12b-1) Fees	rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets	0.25%
Other Expenses	rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets	0.07%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	rr_ExpensesOverAssets	1.12%
1 Year	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear01	114
3 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear03	356
5 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear05	617
10 Years	rr_ExpenseExampleNoRedemptionYear10	1,363
2005	rr_AnnualReturn2005	5.45%
2006	rr_AnnualReturn2006	14.59%
2007	rr_AnnualReturn2007	3.80%
2008	rr_AnnualReturn2008	(38.68%)
2009	rr_AnnualReturn2009	33.71%
2010	rr_AnnualReturn2010	12.97%
2011	rr_AnnualReturn2011	(2.20%)
2012	rr_AnnualReturn2012	17.13%
Highest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_HighestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Highest
Highest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate	Jun. 30, 2009
Highest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturn	16.84%
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label	rr_LowestQuarterlyReturnLabel	Lowest
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate	Dec. 31, 2008
Lowest Quarterly Return	rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturn	(22.09%)
One Year Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	17.13%
Five Years Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.19%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	4.34%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 03, 2004
AZL JPMorgan U.S. Equity Fund | S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes)
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One Year Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01	16.00%
Five Years Ended December 31, 2012	rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05	1.66%
Since Inception	rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception	5.02%
Inception Date	rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate	May 03, 2004