| Form N-CSR Cover | 6 Months Ended |
| Jun. 30, 2024 | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| 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 |
| Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended |
| Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) Holding | |
| Shareholder Report [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | N-CSRS |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| 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 dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-800-621-2550 |
| Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>" id="sjs-B18"><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% |
| 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 dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-800-621-2550 |
| Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>" id="sjs-B35"><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% |
| 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 dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-800-621-2550 |
| Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>" id="sjs-B52"><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% |
| 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 dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-800-621-2550 |
| Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>" id="sjs-B69"><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% |
| 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 dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-800-621-2550 |
| Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>" id="sjs-B86"><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% |
| 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 dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs |
| Additional Information Phone Number | 1-800-621-2550 |
| Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>" id="sjs-B103"><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% |
| 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 |
| Shareholder Report, Holdings (Details) | Jun. 30, 2024 |
| C000237872 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCall Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 27.60% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 27.60% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | (27.60%) |
| C000237872 | Asset Report 4 ColumnFutures | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 98.50% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 98.50% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 98.50% |
| C000237872 | Asset Report 4 ColumnPut Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 58% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 35.90% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 22% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 13.90% |
| C000237872 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCash and Short-term Investments | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 77.90% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 77.90% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 77.90% |
| C000237871 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCall Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 27.60% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 27.60% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | (27.60%) |
| C000237871 | Asset Report 4 ColumnFutures | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 98.50% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 98.50% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 98.50% |
| C000237871 | Asset Report 4 ColumnPut Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 58% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 35.90% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 22% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 13.90% |
| C000237871 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCash and Short-term Investments | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 77.90% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 77.90% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 77.90% |
| C000237874 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCall Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 53.30% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 53.30% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | (53.30%) |
| C000237874 | Asset Report 4 ColumnFutures | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 100.40% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 100.40% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 100.40% |
| C000237874 | Asset Report 4 ColumnPut Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 15.40% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 10.50% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 4.90% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 5.60% |
| C000237874 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCash and Short-term Investments | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 81% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 81% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 81% |
| C000237873 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCall Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 53.30% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 53.30% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | (53.30%) |
| C000237873 | Asset Report 4 ColumnFutures | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 100.40% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 100.40% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 100.40% |
| C000237873 | Asset Report 4 ColumnPut Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 15.40% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 10.50% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 4.90% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 5.60% |
| C000237873 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCash and Short-term Investments | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 81% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 81% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 81% |
| C000237876 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCall Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 63.80% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 63.80% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | (63.80%) |
| C000237876 | Asset Report 4 ColumnFutures | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 105.60% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 105.60% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 105.60% |
| C000237876 | Asset Report 4 ColumnPut Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 23.10% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 14.60% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 8.50% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 6.10% |
| C000237876 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCash and Short-term Investments | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 76.70% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 76.70% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 76.70% |
| C000237875 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCall Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 63.80% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 63.80% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | (63.80%) |
| C000237875 | Asset Report 4 ColumnFutures | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 105.60% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 105.60% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 105.60% |
| C000237875 | Asset Report 4 ColumnPut Options | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 23.10% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 14.60% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 8.50% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 6.10% |
| C000237875 | Asset Report 4 ColumnCash and Short-term Investments | |
| Holdings [Line Items] | |
| Percent of Total Investments | 76.70% |
| Percent of Total Long Exposure | 76.70% |
| Percent of Total Short Exposure | 0% |
| Percent of Net Long Exposure | 76.70% |
