| Cover | Aug. 29, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Viking Energy Group, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001102432 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 29, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | NV |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 98-0199508 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Entity File Number | 000-29219 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 15915 Katy Freeway Suite 450 |
| Entity Address City Or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address State Or Province | TX |
| Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 77094 |
| City Area Code | 281 |
| Local Phone Number | 404-4387 |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
