| Cover | Nov. 14, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 14, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36747 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VIVANI MEDICAL, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001266806 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 02-0692322 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CA |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5858 Horton Street, Suite 280 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Emeryville |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94608 |
| City Area Code | (818) |
| Local Phone Number | 833-5000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | VANI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
