| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 26, 2021 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 26, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 0-50765 |
| Entity Registrant Name | VILLAGE BANK AND TRUST FINANCIAL CORP. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | VA |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 16-1694602 |
| Entity Address State Or Province | VA |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 13319 Midlothian Turnpike |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Midlothian |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 23113 |
| City Area Code | 804 |
| Local Phone Number | 897-3900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $4.00 per share |
| Trading Symbol | VBFC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001290476 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
