Shareholder Report | 6 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) Holding |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Document Type | N-CSRS | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Registrant Name | NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENTS VP FUNDS TRUST | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000887340 | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2024 | |
C000025814 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Growth Allocation Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Growth Allocation Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Growth Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.03 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 1 | [1] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.03% | [1],[2],[3] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/13/2006 6.38 ) % 13.25 % 7.99 ) % 6.44 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 ) % 23.13 % 14.14 ) % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 ) % 24.56 % 15.05 ) % 12.86 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 5.34 ) % 11.54 % 6.46 ) % 4.33 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Growth Allocation Composite Index 6 9.98 ) % 17.34 % 10.36 ) % 8.96 % Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average 7 7.55 ) % 14.04 % 7.99 ) % 6.75 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Growth Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately aggressive strategies prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 70% and 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 13, 2006 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 1,162,634,847 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 50 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 8% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 78.8 % Fixed Income Funds 11.7 % Short-Term Investment 9.2 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.3 % | |
C000025815 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Growth Allocation Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Growth Allocation Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Growth Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.28 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 14 | [4] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.28% | [4],[5],[6] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/13/2006 6.24 ) % 12.97 % 7.72 ) % 6.17 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 ) % 23.13 % 14.14 ) % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 ) % 24.56 % 15.05 ) % 12.86 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 5.34 ) % 11.54 % 6.46 ) % 4.33 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Growth Allocation Composite Index 6 9.98 ) % 17.34 % 10.36 ) % 8.96 % Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average 7 7.55 ) % 14.04 % 7.99 ) % 6.75 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Growth Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately aggressive strategies prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 70% and 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 13, 2006 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 1,162,634,847 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 50 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 8% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 78.8 % Fixed Income Funds 11.7 % Short-Term Investment 9.2 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.3 % | |
C000025820 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Bond Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Bond Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.54 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 27 | [7] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.54% | [7],[8] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 1/23/1984 (0.22 ) % 3.16 % (0.36 ) % 1.28 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average 3 (0.28 ) % 3.05 % (0.15 ) % 1.26 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in investment-grade U.S. fixed-income issues including government, corporate, and securitized debt, and hold less than 5% in below-investment-grade exposures. Their durations (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity) typically range between 75% and 125% of the three-year average of the effective duration of the Morningstar Core Bond Index. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jan. 23, 1984 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 573,185,050 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 349 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 177% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%-4.625%, due 9/15/24-5/15/34 14.2 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.00%, due 7/1/50-6/1/54 8.6 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-7.50%, due 7/1/28-9/1/53 8.4 % GNMA II, 30 Year, 2.00%-4.50%, due 1/20/51-9/20/52 2.9 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%-4.625%, due 11/15/41-5/15/52 2.4 % JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.005%-5.581%, due 12/15/25-4/22/30 2.1 % GNMA, 0.611%-2.00%, due 2/20/51-9/16/63 1.8 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 3.00%-5.00%, due 8/20/51-7/20/52 1.5 % Bank of America Corp., 1.734%-5.468%, due 7/22/27-1/23/35 1.2 % Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.70%-6.484%, due 11/1/24-10/24/29 1.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Corporate Bonds 45.2 % U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 38.2 % Asset-Backed Securities 8.7 % Mortgage-Backed Securities 6.6 % Short-Term Investment 0.8 % Foreign Government Bonds 0.3 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.2 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%-4.625%, due 9/15/24-5/15/34 14.2 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.00%, due 7/1/50-6/1/54 8.6 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-7.50%, due 7/1/28-9/1/53 8.4 % GNMA II, 30 Year, 2.00%-4.50%, due 1/20/51-9/20/52 2.9 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%-4.625%, due 11/15/41-5/15/52 2.4 % JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.005%-5.581%, due 12/15/25-4/22/30 2.1 % GNMA, 0.611%-2.00%, due 2/20/51-9/16/63 1.8 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 3.00%-5.00%, due 8/20/51-7/20/52 1.5 % Bank of America Corp., 1.734%-5.468%, due 7/22/27-1/23/35 1.2 % Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.70%-6.484%, due 11/1/24-10/24/29 1.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025821 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Bond Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Bond Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.79 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 39 | [9] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.79% | [9],[10] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/4/2003 (0.35 ) % 2.90 % (0.61 ) % 1.02 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average 3 (0.28 ) % 3.05 % (0.15 ) % 1.26 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in investment-grade U.S. fixed-income issues including government, corporate, and securitized debt, and hold less than 5% in below-investment-grade exposures. Their durations (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity) typically range between 75% and 125% of the three-year average of the effective duration of the Morningstar Core Bond Index. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 04, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 573,185,050 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 349 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 177% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%-4.625%, due 9/15/24-5/15/34 14.2 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.00%, due 7/1/50-6/1/54 8.6 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-7.50%, due 7/1/28-9/1/53 8.4 % GNMA II, 30 Year, 2.00%-4.50%, due 1/20/51-9/20/52 2.9 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%-4.625%, due 11/15/41-5/15/52 2.4 % JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.005%-5.581%, due 12/15/25-4/22/30 2.1 % GNMA, 0.611%-2.00%, due 2/20/51-9/16/63 1.8 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 3.00%-5.00%, due 8/20/51-7/20/52 1.5 % Bank of America Corp., 1.734%-5.468%, due 7/22/27-1/23/35 1.2 % Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.70%-6.484%, due 11/1/24-10/24/29 1.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Corporate Bonds 45.2 % U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 38.2 % Asset-Backed Securities 8.7 % Mortgage-Backed Securities 6.6 % Short-Term Investment 0.8 % Foreign Government Bonds 0.3 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.2 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.375%-4.625%, due 9/15/24-5/15/34 14.2 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.00%, due 7/1/50-6/1/54 8.6 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-7.50%, due 7/1/28-9/1/53 8.4 % GNMA II, 30 Year, 2.00%-4.50%, due 1/20/51-9/20/52 2.9 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%-4.625%, due 11/15/41-5/15/52 2.4 % JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.005%-5.581%, due 12/15/25-4/22/30 2.1 % GNMA, 0.611%-2.00%, due 2/20/51-9/16/63 1.8 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 3.00%-5.00%, due 8/20/51-7/20/52 1.5 % Bank of America Corp., 1.734%-5.468%, due 7/22/27-1/23/35 1.2 % Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The), 5.70%-6.484%, due 11/1/24-10/24/29 1.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025826 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.58 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 29 | [11] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.58% | [11],[12] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 5/1/1995 3.05 ) % 9.70 % 4.17 ) % 4.54 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index 3 2.62 ) % 10.46 % 3.71 ) % 4.21 % Morningstar High Yield Bond Category Average 4 2.82 ) % 9.93 % 3.54 ) % 3.52 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a market value-weighted index of all domestic and Yankee high-yield bonds, including deferred interest bonds and payment-in-kind securities. Issuers included in the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index have maturities of one year or more and have a credit rating lower than BBB-/Baa3, but are not in default. No single issuer may constitute greater than 2% of the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index. 4. The Morningstar High Yield Bond Category Average is representative of funds that concentrate on lower-quality bonds, which are riskier than those of higher-quality companies. These funds primarily invest in U.S. high-income debt securities where at least 65% or more of bond assets are not rated or are rated by a major agency such as Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s at the level of BB and below. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 01, 1995 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 2,676,784,978 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 550 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 13% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * CCO Holdings LLC, 4.25%-5.375%, due 5/1/27-1/15/34 2.3 % TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%-7.125%, due 8/15/28-3/1/32 1.7 % Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.625%-6.875%, due 1/15/30-11/15/37 1.5 % HCA, Inc., 5.375%-7.69%, due 2/1/25-11/6/33 1.3 % Churchill Downs, Inc., 4.75%-6.75%, due 4/1/27-5/1/31 1.2 % Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, due 11/15/28 1.2 % IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, 4.75%-6.375%, due 9/15/26-5/15/29 1.2 % Carnival Corp., 4.00%-6.00%, due 3/1/27-5/1/29 1.0 % Mineral Resources Ltd., 8.125%-9.25%, due 5/1/27-5/1/30 0.9 % Boyd Gaming Corp., 4.75%, due 12/1/27-6/15/31 0.9 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Corporate Bonds 86.6 % Loan Assignments 5.9 % Convertible Bonds 0.9 % Common Stocks 0.9 % Preferred Stocks 0.4 % Warrant 0.0 % ‡ Other Assets, Less Liabilities 5.3 % ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * CCO Holdings LLC, 4.25%-5.375%, due 5/1/27-1/15/34 2.3 % TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%-7.125%, due 8/15/28-3/1/32 1.7 % Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.625%-6.875%, due 1/15/30-11/15/37 1.5 % HCA, Inc., 5.375%-7.69%, due 2/1/25-11/6/33 1.3 % Churchill Downs, Inc., 4.75%-6.75%, due 4/1/27-5/1/31 1.2 % Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, due 11/15/28 1.2 % IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, 4.75%-6.375%, due 9/15/26-5/15/29 1.2 % Carnival Corp., 4.00%-6.00%, due 3/1/27-5/1/29 1.0 % Mineral Resources Ltd., 8.125%-9.25%, due 5/1/27-5/1/30 0.9 % Boyd Gaming Corp., 4.75%, due 12/1/27-6/15/31 0.9 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025827 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP MacKay High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.83 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 42 | [13] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.83% | [13],[14] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/4/2003 2.93 ) % 9.43 % 3.91 ) % 4.28 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index 3 2.62 ) % 10.46 % 3.71 ) % 4.21 % Morningstar High Yield Bond Category Average 4 2.82 ) % 9.93 % 3.54 ) % 3.52 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a market value-weighted index of all domestic and Yankee high-yield bonds, including deferred interest bonds and payment-in-kind securities. Issuers included in the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index have maturities of one year or more and have a credit rating lower than BBB-/Baa3, but are not in default. No single issuer may constitute greater than 2% of the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index. 4. The Morningstar High Yield Bond Category Average is representative of funds that concentrate on lower-quality bonds, which are riskier than those of higher-quality companies. These funds primarily invest in U.S. high-income debt securities where at least 65% or more of bond assets are not rated or are rated by a major agency such as Standard & Poor’s or Moody’s at the level of BB and below. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 04, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. High Yield Constrained Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 2,676,784,978 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 550 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 13% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * CCO Holdings LLC, 4.25%-5.375%, due 5/1/27-1/15/34 2.3 % TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%-7.125%, due 8/15/28-3/1/32 1.7 % Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.625%-6.875%, due 1/15/30-11/15/37 1.5 % HCA, Inc., 5.375%-7.69%, due 2/1/25-11/6/33 1.3 % Churchill Downs, Inc., 4.75%-6.75%, due 4/1/27-5/1/31 1.2 % Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, due 11/15/28 1.2 % IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, 4.75%-6.375%, due 9/15/26-5/15/29 1.2 % Carnival Corp., 4.00%-6.00%, due 3/1/27-5/1/29 1.0 % Mineral Resources Ltd., 8.125%-9.25%, due 5/1/27-5/1/30 0.9 % Boyd Gaming Corp., 4.75%, due 12/1/27-6/15/31 0.9 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Corporate Bonds 86.6 % Loan Assignments 5.9 % Convertible Bonds 0.9 % Common Stocks 0.9 % Preferred Stocks 0.4 % Warrant 0.0 % ‡ Other Assets, Less Liabilities 5.3 % ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * CCO Holdings LLC, 4.25%-5.375%, due 5/1/27-1/15/34 2.3 % TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%-7.125%, due 8/15/28-3/1/32 1.7 % Yum! Brands, Inc., 3.625%-6.875%, due 1/15/30-11/15/37 1.5 % HCA, Inc., 5.375%-7.69%, due 2/1/25-11/6/33 1.3 % Churchill Downs, Inc., 4.75%-6.75%, due 4/1/27-5/1/31 1.2 % Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, due 11/15/28 1.2 % IHO Verwaltungs GmbH, 4.75%-6.375%, due 9/15/26-5/15/29 1.2 % Carnival Corp., 4.00%-6.00%, due 3/1/27-5/1/29 1.0 % Mineral Resources Ltd., 8.125%-9.25%, due 5/1/27-5/1/30 0.9 % Boyd Gaming Corp., 4.75%, due 12/1/27-6/15/31 0.9 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025790 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Winslow Large Cap Growth Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Winslow Large Cap Growth Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Winslow Large Cap Growth Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.74 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 41 | [15] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.74% | [15],[16] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 5/1/1998 20.96 % 37.75 % 17.19 % 15.29 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 1000 ® 3 20.70 % 33.48 % 19.34 % 16.33 % S&P 500 ® 4 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % Morningstar Large Growth Category Average 5 17.60 % 29.15 % 15.08 % 13.40 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 1000 ® ® 4. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 5. The Morningstar Large Growth Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in big U.S. companies that are projected to grow faster than other large-cap stocks. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap. Growth is defined based on fast growth and high valuations. Most of these funds focus on companies in rapidly expanding industries. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 01, 1998 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 1,694,711,873 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 43 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 32% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 11.1 % NVIDIA Corp. 9.7 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.2 % Apple, Inc. 5.7 % Alphabet, Inc. 5.5 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.0 % Broadcom, Inc. 3.8 % Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 2.6 % Lam Research Corp. 2.4 % Intuit, Inc. 2.4 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Software 21.1 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 18.9 % Interactive Media & Services 9.4 % Health Care Equipment & Supplies 8.1 % Broadline Retail 7.2 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 5.7 % Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 4.2 % Entertainment 3.6 % Financial Services 2.9 % Ground Transportation 2.4 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 11.1 % NVIDIA Corp. 9.7 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.2 % Apple, Inc. 5.7 % Alphabet, Inc. 5.5 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.0 % Broadcom, Inc. 3.8 % Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 2.6 % Lam Research Corp. 2.4 % Intuit, Inc. 2.4 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025791 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Winslow Large Cap Growth Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Winslow Large Cap Growth Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Winslow Large Cap Growth Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.99 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 54 | [17] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.99% | [17],[18] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/6/2003 20.81 % 37.40 % 16.89 % 15.00 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 1000 ® 3 20.70 % 33.48 % 19.34 % 16.33 % S&P 500 ® 4 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % Morningstar Large Growth Category Average 5 17.60 % 29.15 % 15.08 % 13.40 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 1000 ® ® 4. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 5. The Morningstar Large Growth Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in big U.S. companies that are projected to grow faster than other large-cap stocks. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap. Growth is defined based on fast growth and high valuations. Most of these funds focus on companies in rapidly expanding industries. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 06, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 1,694,711,873 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 43 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 32% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 11.1 % NVIDIA Corp. 9.7 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.2 % Apple, Inc. 5.7 % Alphabet, Inc. 5.5 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.0 % Broadcom, Inc. 3.8 % Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 2.6 % Lam Research Corp. 2.4 % Intuit, Inc. 2.4 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Software 21.1 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 18.9 % Interactive Media & Services 9.4 % Health Care Equipment & Supplies 8.1 % Broadline Retail 7.2 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 5.7 % Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 4.2 % Entertainment 3.6 % Financial Services 2.9 % Ground Transportation 2.4 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 11.1 % NVIDIA Corp. 9.7 % Amazon.com, Inc. 7.2 % Apple, Inc. 5.7 % Alphabet, Inc. 5.5 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 4.0 % Broadcom, Inc. 3.8 % Intuitive Surgical, Inc. 2.6 % Lam Research Corp. 2.4 % Intuit, Inc. 2.4 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025804 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Balanced Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Balanced Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Balanced Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.69 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 35 | [19] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.69% | [19],[20],[21] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio's equity subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced the subadvisor to the equity portion of the Portfolio and modified the equity portion of the Portfolio's principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies for the equity portion of the Portfolio. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 5/2/2005 2.79 % 8.61 % 6.61 % 5.71 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 1000 ® 3 6.62 % 13.06 % 9.01 % 8.23 % Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index 4 0.49 % 4.19 % 0.71 % 1.55 % Balanced Composite Index 5 4.19 % 9.58 % 6.00 % 5.80 % Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 6 6.56 % 12.61 % 7.05 % 6.20 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 1000 ® ® 4. The Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated U.S. treasuries, government-related and investment grade U.S. corporate securities that have a remaining maturity of greater than one year and less than ten years. 5. The Balanced Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the Russell 1000 ® 6. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 02, 2005 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 356,642,307 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 260 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 135% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25%-4.625%, due 8/31/24-5/15/34 17.0 % iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF 3.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.9 % iShares Intermediate Government/Credit Bond ETF 2.6 % Vanguard Russell 1000 Value 2.1 % UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 2.0 % Johnson & Johnson 1.6 % Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF 1.6 % Cisco Systems, Inc. 1.3 % Morgan Stanley 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Common Stocks 56.1 ) % U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 17.1 ) % Corporate Bonds 13.7 ) % Exchange-Traded Funds 9.8 ) % Short-Term Investments 3.6 ) % Asset-Backed Securities 1.0 ) % Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.3 ) % Foreign Government Bond 0.1 ) % Other Assets, Less Liabilities (1.7 ) % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25%-4.625%, due 8/31/24-5/15/34 17.0 % iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF 3.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.9 % iShares Intermediate Government/Credit Bond ETF 2.6 % Vanguard Russell 1000 Value 2.1 % UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 2.0 % Johnson & Johnson 1.6 % Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF 1.6 % Cisco Systems, Inc. 1.3 % Morgan Stanley 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025805 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Balanced Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Balanced Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Balanced Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.94 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 48 | [22] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.94% | [22],[23],[24] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio's equity subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced the subadvisor to the equity portion of the Portfolio and modified the equity portion of the Portfolio's principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies for the equity portion of the Portfolio. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 5/2/2005 2.66 % 8.34 % 6.34 % 5.45 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 1000 ® 3 6.62 % 13.06 % 9.01 % 8.23 % Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index 4 0.49 % 4.19 % 0.71 % 1.55 % Balanced Composite Index 5 4.19 % 9.58 % 6.00 % 5.80 % Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 6 6.56 % 12.61 % 7.05 % 6.20 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 1000 ® ® 4. The Bloomberg U.S. Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated U.S. treasuries, government-related and investment grade U.S. corporate securities that have a remaining maturity of greater than one year and less than ten years. 5. The Balanced Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the Russell 1000 ® 6. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 02, 2005 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 356,642,307 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 260 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 135% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25%-4.625%, due 8/31/24-5/15/34 17.0 % iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF 3.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.9 % iShares Intermediate Government/Credit Bond ETF 2.6 % Vanguard Russell 1000 Value 2.1 % UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 2.0 % Johnson & Johnson 1.6 % Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF 1.6 % Cisco Systems, Inc. 1.3 % Morgan Stanley 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Common Stocks 56.1 ) % U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 17.1 ) % Corporate Bonds 13.7 ) % Exchange-Traded Funds 9.8 ) % Short-Term Investments 3.6 ) % Asset-Backed Securities 1.0 ) % Mortgage-Backed Securities 0.3 ) % Foreign Government Bond 0.1 ) % Other Assets, Less Liabilities (1.7 ) % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.25%-4.625%, due 8/31/24-5/15/34 17.0 % iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF 3.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.9 % iShares Intermediate Government/Credit Bond ETF 2.6 % Vanguard Russell 1000 Value 2.1 % UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 2.0 % Johnson & Johnson 1.6 % Vanguard Intermediate-Term Treasury ETF 1.6 % Cisco Systems, Inc. 1.3 % Morgan Stanley 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000099347 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP MacKay Strategic Bond Portfolio(formerly known as MainStay VP MacKay Strategic Bond Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP MacKay Strategic Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.63 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 32 | [25] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.63% | [25],[26] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 4/29/2011 3.24 ) % 9.49 % 3.15 ) % 2.66 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % ICE BofA U.S. Dollar 3-Month Deposit Offered Rate Constant Maturity Index 3 2.69 ) % 5.50 % 2.28 ) % 1.70 % Morningstar Nontraditional Bond Category Average 4 2.52 ) % 6.93 % 2.17 ) % 2.10 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The ICE BofA U.S. Dollar 3-Month Deposit Offered Rate Constant Maturity Index is unmanaged and tracks the performance of a synthetic asset paying a deposit offered rate to a stated maturity. The index is based on the assumed purchase at par of a synthetic instrument having exactly its stated maturity and with a coupon equal to that day’s fixing rate. That issue is assumed to be sold the following business day (priced at a yield equal to the current day fixing rate) and rolled into a new instrument. 4. The Portfolio has selected the Morningstar Nontraditional Bond Category Average as an additional benchmark. The Morningstar Nontraditional Bond Category Average contains funds that pursue strategies divergent in one or more ways from conventional practice in the broader bond-fund universe. Morningstar category averages are equal-weighted returns based on constituents of the category at the end of the period. | |
Performance Inception Date | Apr. 29, 2011 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 643,661,286 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 487 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 55% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * GNMA, (zero coupon)-3.50%, due 8/20/49-2/16/66 6.0 % FHLMC, (zero coupon)-4.00%, due 1/15/33-8/15/56 2.4 % FNMA, (zero coupon)-3.50%, due 4/25/46-3/25/60 1.6 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.735%-11.335%, due 8/25/33-2/25/50 1.3 % CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC, 1.69%-2.28%, due 7/15/60-3/15/61 1.3 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.335%-10.335%, due 8/25/33 1.3 % Citigroup, Inc., 2.52%-9.007%, due 8/15/24-11/3/32 1.2 % Bank of America Corp., 2.087%-8.57%, due 11/15/24-4/22/32 1.1 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.485%-10.785%, due 12/25/33 1.1 % NatWest Group plc, 3.073%-5.847%, due 3/2/27-3/1/35 1.1 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Mortgage-Backed Securities 43.0 % Corporate Bonds 38.0 % Asset-Backed Securities 13.2 % Foreign Government Bonds 3.7 % Loan Assignments 0.6 % Short-Term Investments 0.3 % Municipal Bond 0.1 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 1.1 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * GNMA, (zero coupon)-3.50%, due 8/20/49-2/16/66 6.0 % FHLMC, (zero coupon)-4.00%, due 1/15/33-8/15/56 2.4 % FNMA, (zero coupon)-3.50%, due 4/25/46-3/25/60 1.6 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.735%-11.335%, due 8/25/33-2/25/50 1.3 % CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC, 1.69%-2.28%, due 7/15/60-3/15/61 1.3 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.335%-10.335%, due 8/25/33 1.3 % Citigroup, Inc., 2.52%-9.007%, due 8/15/24-11/3/32 1.2 % Bank of America Corp., 2.087%-8.57%, due 11/15/24-4/22/32 1.1 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.485%-10.785%, due 12/25/33 1.1 % NatWest Group plc, 3.073%-5.847%, due 3/2/27-3/1/35 1.1 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000099348 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP MacKay Strategic Bond Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP MacKay Strategic Bond Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP MacKay Strategic Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.88 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 44 | [27] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.88% | [27],[28] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 4/29/2011 3.11 ) % 9.21 % 2.90 ) % 2.40 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % ICE BofA U.S. Dollar 3-Month Deposit Offered Rate Constant Maturity Index 3 2.69 ) % 5.50 % 2.28 ) % 1.70 % Morningstar Nontraditional Bond Category Average 4 2.52 ) % 6.93 % 2.17 ) % 2.10 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The ICE BofA U.S. Dollar 3-Month Deposit Offered Rate Constant Maturity Index is unmanaged and tracks the performance of a synthetic asset paying a deposit offered rate to a stated maturity. The index is based on the assumed purchase at par of a synthetic instrument having exactly its stated maturity and with a coupon equal to that day’s fixing rate. That issue is assumed to be sold the following business day (priced at a yield equal to the current day fixing rate) and rolled into a new instrument. 4. The Portfolio has selected the Morningstar Nontraditional Bond Category Average as an additional benchmark. The Morningstar Nontraditional Bond Category Average contains funds that pursue strategies divergent in one or more ways from conventional practice in the broader bond-fund universe. Morningstar category averages are equal-weighted returns based on constituents of the category at the end of the period. | |
Performance Inception Date | Apr. 29, 2011 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 643,661,286 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 487 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 55% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * GNMA, (zero coupon)-3.50%, due 8/20/49-2/16/66 6.0 % FHLMC, (zero coupon)-4.00%, due 1/15/33-8/15/56 2.4 % FNMA, (zero coupon)-3.50%, due 4/25/46-3/25/60 1.6 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.735%-11.335%, due 8/25/33-2/25/50 1.3 % CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC, 1.69%-2.28%, due 7/15/60-3/15/61 1.3 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.335%-10.335%, due 8/25/33 1.3 % Citigroup, Inc., 2.52%-9.007%, due 8/15/24-11/3/32 1.2 % Bank of America Corp., 2.087%-8.57%, due 11/15/24-4/22/32 1.1 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.485%-10.785%, due 12/25/33 1.1 % NatWest Group plc, 3.073%-5.847%, due 3/2/27-3/1/35 1.1 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Mortgage-Backed Securities 43.0 % Corporate Bonds 38.0 % Asset-Backed Securities 13.2 % Foreign Government Bonds 3.7 % Loan Assignments 0.6 % Short-Term Investments 0.3 % Municipal Bond 0.1 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 1.1 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * GNMA, (zero coupon)-3.50%, due 8/20/49-2/16/66 6.0 % FHLMC, (zero coupon)-4.00%, due 1/15/33-8/15/56 2.4 % FNMA, (zero coupon)-3.50%, due 4/25/46-3/25/60 1.6 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.735%-11.335%, due 8/25/33-2/25/50 1.3 % CF Hippolyta Issuer LLC, 1.69%-2.28%, due 7/15/60-3/15/61 1.3 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.335%-10.335%, due 8/25/33 1.3 % Citigroup, Inc., 2.52%-9.007%, due 8/15/24-11/3/32 1.2 % Bank of America Corp., 2.087%-8.57%, due 11/15/24-4/22/32 1.1 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.485%-10.785%, due 12/25/33 1.1 % NatWest Group plc, 3.073%-5.847%, due 3/2/27-3/1/35 1.1 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104625 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Natural Resources Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Natural Resources Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Natural Resources Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.84 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 43 | [29] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.84% | [29],[30] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/17/2012 8.16 % 13.49 % 18.06 % 2.28 % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.75 % 20.19 % 11.78 % 9.16 % S&P Global Natural Resources Index 3 0.36 % 7.81 % 8.38 % 4.49 % Morningstar Natural Resources Category Average 4 0.23 % 4.22 % 10.17 % 4.19 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the S&P Global Natural Resources Index. The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The S&P Global Natural Resources Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, includes 90 of the largest publicly-traded companies in natural resources and commodities businesses that meet specific investability requirements, offering investors diversified and investable equity exposure to agribusiness, energy, and metals & mining. 4. The Morningstar Natural Resources Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily on commodity-based industries such as energy, chemicals, minerals, and forest products in the United States or outside of the United States. Some funds invest across this spectrum to offer broad natural-resources exposure. Others concentrate heavily or even exclusively in specific industries. Funds that concentrate primarily in energy-related industries are part of the equity energy category. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the S&P Global Natural Resources Index. The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. | |
Net Assets | $ 338,178,155 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 42 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 43% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Diamondback Energy, Inc. 5.0 % Phillips 66 4.8 % Newmont Corp. 4.7 % Permian Resources Corp. 4.6 % International Paper Co. 4.5 % Occidental Petroleum Corp. 4.4 % EQT Corp. 4.4 % CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 4.0 % NOV, Inc. 4.0 % Antero Resources Corp. 4.0 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United States 81.4 % Canada 12.6 % Australia 1.1 % Chile 1.1 % Greece 1.0 % Ireland 1.0 % Luxembourg 0.8 % Norway 0.5 % Zambia 0.5 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Diamondback Energy, Inc. 5.0 % Phillips 66 4.8 % Newmont Corp. 4.7 % Permian Resources Corp. 4.6 % International Paper Co. 4.5 % Occidental Petroleum Corp. 4.4 % EQT Corp. 4.4 % CF Industries Holdings, Inc. 4.0 % NOV, Inc. 4.0 % Antero Resources Corp. 4.0 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104631 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP American Century Sustainable Equity Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP American Century Sustainable Equity Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP American Century Sustainable Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.66 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 35 | [31] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.66% | [31],[32] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/17/2012 13.83 % 23.13 % 12.56 % 9.47 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % Morningstar Large Value Category Average 4 7.33 % 14.82 % 9.86 % 8.44 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The Morningstar Large Value Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in big U.S. companies that are less expensive or growing more slowly than other large-cap stocks. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 450,547,832 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 105 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 15% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 8.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 6.9 % Apple, Inc. 6.3 % Alphabet, Inc., Class A 4.5 % Amazon.com, Inc. 3.6 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.4 % UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 1.8 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1.6 % Visa, Inc., Class A 1.6 % Home Depot, Inc. (The) 1.5 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Software 11.7 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 11.6 % Interactive Media & Services 6.9 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 6.3 % Capital Markets 3.9 % Pharmaceuticals 3.8 % Broadline Retail 3.6 % Specialty Retail 3.3 % Banks 3.3 % Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.8 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 8.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 6.9 % Apple, Inc. 6.3 % Alphabet, Inc., Class A 4.5 % Amazon.com, Inc. 3.6 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.4 % UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 1.8 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1.6 % Visa, Inc., Class A 1.6 % Home Depot, Inc. (The) 1.5 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025788 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.68 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 35 | [33] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.68% | [33],[34],[35] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio's subadvisor changed effective January 9, 2017, and its principal investment strategies changed effective March 13, 2017. The past performance in the graph and table prior to those dates reflects the Portfolio’s prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 5/1/1998 9.89 % 16.71 % 9.19 % 7.77 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 1000 ® 3 6.62 % 13.06 % 9.01 % 8.23 % U.S. Equity Yield Composite Index 4 6.77 % 12.61 % 7.35 % 8.90 % Morningstar Large Value Category Average 5 7.33 % 14.82 % 9.86 % 8.44 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 1000 ® ® 4. The U.S. Equity Yield Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index and the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) Index weighted at 60% and 40%, respectively. The MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index is based on the MSCI USA Index and includes large- and mid-cap stocks. It is designed to reflect the performance of equities in the MSCI USA Index (excluding real estate investment trusts) with higher dividend income and quality characteristics than average dividend yields that are both sustainable and persistent. The MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) Index aims to reflect the performance characteristics of a minimum variance strategy applied to the large- and mid-cap U.S. equity universe. The MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) Index is calculated by optimizing the MSCI USA Index in U.S. dollars for the lowest absolute risk (within a given set of constraints). 5. The Morningstar Large Value Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in big U.S. companies that are less expensive or growing more slowly than other large-cap stocks. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 01, 1998 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 899,746,425 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 97 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 5% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.5 % Bank of America Corp. 2.5 % Eli Lilly & Co. 2.5 % Broadcom, Inc. 2.2 % MetLife, Inc. 2.1 % AbbVie, Inc. 2.0 % Merck & Co., Inc. 1.9 % Cummins, Inc. 1.9 % Walmart, Inc. 1.9 % Iron Mountain, Inc. 1.9 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Banks 9.5 % Pharmaceuticals 7.3 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.0 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.8 % Insurance 5.4 % Electric Utilities 4.8 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.8 % Chemicals 3.5 % Electrical Equipment 3.4 % Specialized REITs 3.3 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.5 % Bank of America Corp. 2.5 % Eli Lilly & Co. 2.5 % Broadcom, Inc. 2.2 % MetLife, Inc. 2.1 % AbbVie, Inc. 2.0 % Merck & Co., Inc. 1.9 % Cummins, Inc. 1.9 % Walmart, Inc. 1.9 % Iron Mountain, Inc. 1.9 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025789 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.93 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 49 | [36] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.93% | [36],[37],[38] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio's subadvisor changed effective January 9, 2017, and its principal investment strategies changed effective March 13, 2017. The past performance in the graph and table prior to those dates reflects the Portfolio’s prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/5/2003 9.75 % 16.41 % 8.92 % 7.50 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 1000 ® 3 6.62 % 13.06 % 9.01 % 8.23 % U.S. Equity Yield Composite Index 4 6.77 % 12.61 % 7.35 % 8.90 % Morningstar Large Value Category Average 5 7.33 % 14.82 % 9.86 % 8.44 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 1000 ® ® 4. The U.S. Equity Yield Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index and the MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) Index weighted at 60% and 40%, respectively. The MSCI USA High Dividend Yield Index is based on the MSCI USA Index and includes large- and mid-cap stocks. It is designed to reflect the performance of equities in the MSCI USA Index (excluding real estate investment trusts) with higher dividend income and quality characteristics than average dividend yields that are both sustainable and persistent. The MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) Index aims to reflect the performance characteristics of a minimum variance strategy applied to the large- and mid-cap U.S. equity universe. The MSCI USA Minimum Volatility (USD) Index is calculated by optimizing the MSCI USA Index in U.S. dollars for the lowest absolute risk (within a given set of constraints). 5. The Morningstar Large Value Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in big U.S. companies that are less expensive or growing more slowly than other large-cap stocks. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 05, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 899,746,425 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 97 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 5% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.5 % Bank of America Corp. 2.5 % Eli Lilly & Co. 2.5 % Broadcom, Inc. 2.2 % MetLife, Inc. 2.1 % AbbVie, Inc. 2.0 % Merck & Co., Inc. 1.9 % Cummins, Inc. 1.9 % Walmart, Inc. 1.9 % Iron Mountain, Inc. 1.9 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Banks 9.5 % Pharmaceuticals 7.3 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.0 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.8 % Insurance 5.4 % Electric Utilities 4.8 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 3.8 % Chemicals 3.5 % Electrical Equipment 3.4 % Specialized REITs 3.3 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.5 % Bank of America Corp. 2.5 % Eli Lilly & Co. 2.5 % Broadcom, Inc. 2.2 % MetLife, Inc. 2.1 % AbbVie, Inc. 2.0 % Merck & Co., Inc. 1.9 % Cummins, Inc. 1.9 % Walmart, Inc. 1.9 % Iron Mountain, Inc. 1.9 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025802 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Dimensional U.S. Equity Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Wellington U.S. Equity Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Dimensional U.S. Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.56 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 30 | [39] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.56% | [39],[40] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. Effective January 1, 2018, due to an organizational restructuring, all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC, the former subadvisor. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisors and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 1/23/1984 17.19 % 27.00 % 13.56 % 11.40 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % Morningstar Large Blend Category Average 4 12.64 % 21.37 % 13.28 % 11.23 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The Morningstar Large Blend Category Average is representative of funds that represent the overall U.S. stock market in size, growth rates and price. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap. The blend style is assigned to funds where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. These funds tend to invest across the spectrum of U.S. industries, and owing to their broad exposure, the funds' returns are often similar to those of the S&P 500 ® | |
Performance Inception Date | Jan. 23, 1984 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 994,313,220 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 71 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 16% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 7.6 % Apple, Inc. 7.4 % NVIDIA Corp. 7.1 % Amazon.com, Inc. 5.1 % Alphabet, Inc. 4.9 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.1 % Eli Lilly & Co. 2.6 % Broadcom, Inc. 2.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.4 % Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 2.0 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 12.0 % Software 11.2 % Interactive Media & Services 8.0 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 7.4 % Broadline Retail 5.1 % Pharmaceuticals 3.9 % Banks 3.8 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.4 % Insurance 3.1 % Machinery 3.0 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 7.6 % Apple, Inc. 7.4 % NVIDIA Corp. 7.1 % Amazon.com, Inc. 5.1 % Alphabet, Inc. 4.9 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.1 % Eli Lilly & Co. 2.6 % Broadcom, Inc. 2.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.4 % Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 2.0 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025803 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Dimensional U.S. Equity Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Wellington U.S. Equity Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Dimensional U.S. Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.81 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 44 | [41] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.81% | [41],[42] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. Effective January 1, 2018, due to an organizational restructuring, all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC, the former subadvisor. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisors and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/5/2003 17.05 % 26.68 % 13.28 % 11.12 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % Morningstar Large Blend Category Average 4 12.64 % 21.37 % 13.28 % 11.23 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The Morningstar Large Blend Category Average is representative of funds that represent the overall U.S. stock market in size, growth rates and price. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap. The blend style is assigned to funds where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. These funds tend to invest across the spectrum of U.S. industries, and owing to their broad exposure, the funds' returns are often similar to those of the S&P 500 ® | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 05, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 994,313,220 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 71 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 16% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 7.6 % Apple, Inc. 7.4 % NVIDIA Corp. 7.1 % Amazon.com, Inc. 5.1 % Alphabet, Inc. 4.9 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.1 % Eli Lilly & Co. 2.6 % Broadcom, Inc. 2.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.4 % Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 2.0 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 12.0 % Software 11.2 % Interactive Media & Services 8.0 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 7.4 % Broadline Retail 5.1 % Pharmaceuticals 3.9 % Banks 3.8 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.4 % Insurance 3.1 % Machinery 3.0 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 7.6 % Apple, Inc. 7.4 % NVIDIA Corp. 7.1 % Amazon.com, Inc. 5.1 % Alphabet, Inc. 4.9 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.1 % Eli Lilly & Co. 2.6 % Broadcom, Inc. 2.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2.4 % Procter & Gamble Co. (The) 2.0 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104621 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 1.14 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 60 | [43] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.14% | [43],[44] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. Effective January 13, 2015, the Portfolio changed its subadvisors and revised its principal investment strategies. The performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio’s prior subadvisors and principal investment strategies. In addition, one of the Portfolio's subadvisors changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced one of its subadvisors and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/17/2012 11.14 % 14.21 % 2.30 % 0.92 % MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) 2 7.49 % 12.55 % 3.10 % 2.79 % Morningstar Diversified Emerging Markets Category Average 3 6.87 % 12.30 % 3.76 % 2.74 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. 3. The Morningstar Diversified Emerging Markets Category Average is representative of funds that tend to divide their assets among 20 or more nations, although they tend to focus on the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America rather than on those of the Middle East, Africa, or Europe. These funds invest predominantly in emerging market equities, but some funds also invest in both equities and fixed income investments from emerging markets. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 221,566,557 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 106 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 58% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 9.7 % Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 0.00-1.88% 4.4 % Tencent Holdings Ltd. 4.3 % SK Hynix, Inc. 2.5 % Bharti Airtel Ltd. 2.2 % ICICI Bank Ltd. 2.1 % Reliance Industries Ltd. 2.1 % Meituan 2.1 % Gold Fields Ltd. 1.8 % PDD Holdings, Inc., ADR 1.7 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries China 23.8 % India 19.7 % Taiwan 18.0 % Republic of Korea 13.4 % South Africa 5.3 % Brazil 5.1 % Turkey 4.0 % Saudi Arabia 2.1 % Mexico 1.6 % Thailand 1.3 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 9.7 % Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 0.00-1.88% 4.4 % Tencent Holdings Ltd. 4.3 % SK Hynix, Inc. 2.5 % Bharti Airtel Ltd. 2.2 % ICICI Bank Ltd. 2.1 % Reliance Industries Ltd. 2.1 % Meituan 2.1 % Gold Fields Ltd. 1.8 % PDD Holdings, Inc., ADR 1.7 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104622 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio(formerly known as MainStay VP Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Candriam Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 1.39 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 73 | [45] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.39% | [45],[46] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. Effective January 13, 2015, the Portfolio changed its subadvisors and revised its principal investment strategies. The performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio’s prior subadvisors and principal investment strategies. In addition, one of the Portfolio's subadvisors changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced one of its subadvisors and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/17/2012 11.00 % 13.92 % 2.05 % 0.67 % MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) 2 7.49 % 12.55 % 3.10 % 2.79 % Morningstar Diversified Emerging Markets Category Average 3 6.87 % 12.30 % 3.76 % 2.74 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. 3. The Morningstar Diversified Emerging Markets Category Average is representative of funds that tend to divide their assets among 20 or more nations, although they tend to focus on the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America rather than on those of the Middle East, Africa, or Europe. These funds invest predominantly in emerging market equities, but some funds also invest in both equities and fixed income investments from emerging markets. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 221,566,557 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 106 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 58% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 9.7 % Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 0.00-1.88% 4.4 % Tencent Holdings Ltd. 4.3 % SK Hynix, Inc. 2.5 % Bharti Airtel Ltd. 2.2 % ICICI Bank Ltd. 2.1 % Reliance Industries Ltd. 2.1 % Meituan 2.1 % Gold Fields Ltd. 1.8 % PDD Holdings, Inc., ADR 1.7 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries China 23.8 % India 19.7 % Taiwan 18.0 % Republic of Korea 13.4 % South Africa 5.3 % Brazil 5.1 % Turkey 4.0 % Saudi Arabia 2.1 % Mexico 1.6 % Thailand 1.3 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 9.7 % Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., 0.00-1.88% 4.4 % Tencent Holdings Ltd. 4.3 % SK Hynix, Inc. 2.5 % Bharti Airtel Ltd. 2.2 % ICICI Bank Ltd. 2.1 % Reliance Industries Ltd. 2.1 % Meituan 2.1 % Gold Fields Ltd. 1.8 % PDD Holdings, Inc., ADR 1.7 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025810 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Equity Allocation Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Equity Allocation Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Equity Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.03 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 1 | [47] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.03% | [47],[48],[49] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/13/2006 7.71 % 15.27 % 9.17 % 7.23 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 5.34 % 11.54 % 6.46 % 4.33 % Equity Allocation Composite Index 5 12.76 % 21.23 % 12.91 % 10.73 % Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average 6 8.28 % 15.54 % 8.65 % 7.30 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Equity Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These aggressive strategies typically allocate at least 10% to equities of foreign companies and prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure of more than 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 13, 2006 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 822,857,385 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 38 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 7% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 97.1 % Short-Term Investment 2.7 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.2 % | |
C000025811 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Equity Allocation Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Equity Allocation Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Equity Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.28 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 14 | [50] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.28% | [50],[51],[52] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/13/2006 7.58 % 14.98 % 8.90 % 6.96 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 5.34 % 11.54 % 6.46 % 4.33 % Equity Allocation Composite Index 5 12.76 % 21.23 % 12.91 % 10.73 % Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average 6 8.28 % 15.54 % 8.65 % 7.30 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Equity Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Aggressive Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These aggressive strategies typically allocate at least 10% to equities of foreign companies and prioritize capital appreciation over preservation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure of more than 85%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 13, 2006 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 822,857,385 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 38 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 7% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 97.1 % Short-Term Investment 2.7 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.2 % | |
C000025816 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP S&P 500 Index Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP S&P 500 Index Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP S&P 500 Index Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.12 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 6 | [53] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.12% | [53],[54],[55] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio’s subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. The Portfolio's subadvisor changed again effective June 10, 2022 due to the transition of Francis J. Ok, the Portfolio's portfolio manager, from MacKay Shields LLC, a former subadvisor, to IndexIQ Advisors LLC, which is a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of New York Life Investment Holdings LLC. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 1/29/1993 15.20 % 24.39 % 14.90 % 12.65 % S&P 500 ® 2 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % Morningstar Large Blend Category Average 3 12.64 % 21.37 % 13.28 % 11.23 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected the S&P 500 ® ® ® ® ® ® 3. The Morningstar Large Blend Category Average is representative of funds that represent the overall U.S. stock market in size, growth rates and price. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap. The blend style is assigned to funds where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. These funds tend to invest across the spectrum of U.S. industries, and owing to their broad exposure, the funds' returns are often similar to those of the S&P 500 ® | |
Performance Inception Date | Jan. 29, 1993 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 4,344,982,123 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 507 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 1% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 7.2 % NVIDIA Corp. 6.5 % Apple, Inc. 6.5 % Alphabet, Inc. 4.2 % Amazon.com, Inc. 3.8 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.4 % Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B 1.6 % Eli Lilly & Co. 1.6 % Broadcom, Inc. 1.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 11.9 % Software 10.8 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 6.9 % Interactive Media & Services 6.6 % Broadline Retail 3.9 % Financial Services 3.8 % Pharmaceuticals 3.7 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.3 % Banks 3.2 % Capital Markets 2.7 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 7.2 % NVIDIA Corp. 6.5 % Apple, Inc. 6.5 % Alphabet, Inc. 4.2 % Amazon.com, Inc. 3.8 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.4 % Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B 1.6 % Eli Lilly & Co. 1.6 % Broadcom, Inc. 1.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025817 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP S&P 500 Index Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP S&P 500 Index Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP S&P 500 Index Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.37 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 20 | [56] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.37% | [56],[57],[58] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio’s subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. The Portfolio's subadvisor changed again effective June 10, 2022 due to the transition of Francis J. Ok, the Portfolio's portfolio manager, from MacKay Shields LLC, a former subadvisor, to IndexIQ Advisors LLC, which is a wholly-owned, indirect subsidiary of New York Life Investment Holdings LLC. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/5/2003 15.06 % 24.08 % 14.61 % 12.37 % S&P 500 ® 2 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % Morningstar Large Blend Category Average 3 12.64 % 21.37 % 13.28 % 11.23 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected the S&P 500 ® ® ® ® ® ® 3. The Morningstar Large Blend Category Average is representative of funds that represent the overall U.S. stock market in size, growth rates and price. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap. The blend style is assigned to funds where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. These funds tend to invest across the spectrum of U.S. industries, and owing to their broad exposure, the funds' returns are often similar to those of the S&P 500 ® | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 05, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 4,344,982,123 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 507 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 1% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 7.2 % NVIDIA Corp. 6.5 % Apple, Inc. 6.5 % Alphabet, Inc. 4.2 % Amazon.com, Inc. 3.8 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.4 % Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B 1.6 % Eli Lilly & Co. 1.6 % Broadcom, Inc. 1.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 11.9 % Software 10.8 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 6.9 % Interactive Media & Services 6.6 % Broadline Retail 3.9 % Financial Services 3.8 % Pharmaceuticals 3.7 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.3 % Banks 3.2 % Capital Markets 2.7 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 7.2 % NVIDIA Corp. 6.5 % Apple, Inc. 6.5 % Alphabet, Inc. 4.2 % Amazon.com, Inc. 3.8 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.4 % Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B 1.6 % Eli Lilly & Co. 1.6 % Broadcom, Inc. 1.5 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104632 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP American Century Sustainable Equity Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP American Century Sustainable Equity Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP American Century Sustainable Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.91 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 48 | [59] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.91% | [59],[60] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/17/2012 13.68 % 22.82 % 12.28 % 9.20 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 % 24.56 % 15.05 % 12.86 % Morningstar Large Value Category Average 4 7.33 % 14.82 % 9.86 % 8.44 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The Morningstar Large Value Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in big U.S. companies that are less expensive or growing more slowly than other large-cap stocks. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 450,547,832 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 105 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 15% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 8.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 6.9 % Apple, Inc. 6.3 % Alphabet, Inc., Class A 4.5 % Amazon.com, Inc. 3.6 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.4 % UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 1.8 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1.6 % Visa, Inc., Class A 1.6 % Home Depot, Inc. (The) 1.5 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Software 11.7 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 11.6 % Interactive Media & Services 6.9 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 6.3 % Capital Markets 3.9 % Pharmaceuticals 3.8 % Broadline Retail 3.6 % Specialty Retail 3.3 % Banks 3.3 % Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.8 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 8.6 % NVIDIA Corp. 6.9 % Apple, Inc. 6.3 % Alphabet, Inc., Class A 4.5 % Amazon.com, Inc. 3.6 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.4 % UnitedHealth Group, Inc. 1.8 % JPMorgan Chase & Co. 1.6 % Visa, Inc., Class A 1.6 % Home Depot, Inc. (The) 1.5 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000166826 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Wellington Small Cap Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Wellington Small Cap Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Wellington Small Cap Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.74 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 38 | [61] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.74% | [61],[62],[63] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio's subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018, due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor, MacKay Shields LLC, and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to those dates reflect the Portfolio's subadvisors and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Since Initial Class Shares 5/2/2016 4.52 % 12.99 % 5.26 % 6.44 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 13.97 % Russell 2000 ® 3 1.73 % 10.06 % 6.94 % 8.91 % Morningstar Small Blend Category Average 4 2.25 % 10.40 % 8.14 % 8.37 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 2000 ® ® 4. The Morningstar Small Blend Category Average is representative of funds that favor U.S. firms at the smaller end of the market-capitalization range. Some aim to own an array of value and growth stocks while others employ a discipline that leads to holdings with valuations and growth rates close to the small-cap averages. Stocks in the bottom 10% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as small cap. The blend style is assigned to funds where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 02, 2016 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 382,028,401 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 271 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 33% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF 1.6 % iShares Russell 2000 ETF 1.3 % Skyline Champion Corp. 1.2 % elf Beauty, Inc. 1.2 % Hims & Hers Health, Inc. 1.1 % H&R Block, Inc. 1.1 % Cadence Bank 1.0 % Blue Bird Corp. 0.9 % MRC Global, Inc. 0.9 % PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. 0.9 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Banks 8.5 % Software 7.2 % Biotechnology 6.7 % Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.0 % Energy Equipment & Services 3.7 % Exchange–Traded Funds 3.4 % Financial Services 3.1 % Machinery 3.0 % Trading Companies & Distributors 3.0 % Commercial Services & Supplies 2.9 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF 1.6 % iShares Russell 2000 ETF 1.3 % Skyline Champion Corp. 1.2 % elf Beauty, Inc. 1.2 % Hims & Hers Health, Inc. 1.1 % H&R Block, Inc. 1.1 % Cadence Bank 1.0 % Blue Bird Corp. 0.9 % MRC Global, Inc. 0.9 % PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. 0.9 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000166827 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Wellington Small Cap Portfolio(formerly known as MainStay VP Wellington Small Cap Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Wellington Small Cap Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.99 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 50 | [64] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.99% | [64],[65],[66] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio's subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018, due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor, MacKay Shields LLC, and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to those dates reflect the Portfolio's subadvisors and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Since Service Class Shares 5/2/2016 4.39 % 12.71 % 5.00 % 6.18 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 13.97 % Russell 2000 ® 3 1.73 % 10.06 % 6.94 % 8.91 % Morningstar Small Blend Category Average 4 2.25 % 10.40 % 8.14 % 8.37 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 2000 ® ® 4. The Morningstar Small Blend Category Average is representative of funds that favor U.S. firms at the smaller end of the market-capitalization range. Some aim to own an array of value and growth stocks while others employ a discipline that leads to holdings with valuations and growth rates close to the small-cap averages. Stocks in the bottom 10% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as small cap. The blend style is assigned to funds where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 02, 2016 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 382,028,401 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 271 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 33% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF 1.6 % iShares Russell 2000 ETF 1.3 % Skyline Champion Corp. 1.2 % elf Beauty, Inc. 1.2 % Hims & Hers Health, Inc. 1.1 % H&R Block, Inc. 1.1 % Cadence Bank 1.0 % Blue Bird Corp. 0.9 % MRC Global, Inc. 0.9 % PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. 0.9 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Banks 8.5 % Software 7.2 % Biotechnology 6.7 % Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.0 % Energy Equipment & Services 3.7 % Exchange–Traded Funds 3.4 % Financial Services 3.1 % Machinery 3.0 % Trading Companies & Distributors 3.0 % Commercial Services & Supplies 2.9 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF 1.6 % iShares Russell 2000 ETF 1.3 % Skyline Champion Corp. 1.2 % elf Beauty, Inc. 1.2 % Hims & Hers Health, Inc. 1.1 % H&R Block, Inc. 1.1 % Cadence Bank 1.0 % Blue Bird Corp. 0.9 % MRC Global, Inc. 0.9 % PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp. 0.9 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025808 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Conservative Allocation Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Conservative Allocation Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Conservative Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.04 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 2 | [67] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.04% | [67],[68],[69] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/13/2006 3.41 ) % 8.59 % 4.34 ) % 4.03 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 ) % 24.56 % 15.05 ) % 12.86 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 5.34 ) % 11.54 % 6.46 ) % 4.33 % Conservative Allocation Composite Index 5 4.54 ) % 9.82 % 5.13 ) % 5.25 % Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average 6 4.05 ) % 9.14 % 4.25 ) % 4.06 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Conservative Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately conservative strategies prioritize preservation of capital over appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 30% and 50%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 13, 2006 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 418,705,760 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 50 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 38.5 % Fixed Income Funds 52.1 % Short-Term Investment 9.1 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.3 % | |
C000025809 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Conservative Allocation Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Conservative Allocation Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Conservative Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.29 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 15 | [70] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.29% | [70],[71],[72] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/13/2006 3.28 ) % 8.32 % 4.08 ) % 3.77 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 ) % 24.56 % 15.05 ) % 12.86 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 5.34 ) % 11.54 % 6.46 ) % 4.33 % Conservative Allocation Composite Index 5 4.54 ) % 9.82 % 5.13 ) % 5.25 % Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average 6 4.05 ) % 9.14 % 4.25 ) % 4.06 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Conservative Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the S&P 500 ® ® 6. The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderately conservative strategies prioritize preservation of capital over appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 30% and 50%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 13, 2006 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 418,705,760 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 50 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 38.5 % Fixed Income Funds 52.1 % Short-Term Investment 9.1 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.3 % | |
C000025822 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP MacKay U.S. Infrastructure Bond Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP MacKay U.S. Infrastructure Bond Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP MacKay U.S. Infrastructure Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.57 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 28 | [73] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.57% | [73],[74] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. Effective May 1, 2024, the Portfolio modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 1/29/1993 (1.04 ) % 2.00 % (0.68 ) % 0.55 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Bloomberg 5-10 Year Taxable Municipal Bond Index 3 1.10 ) % 5.18 % 0.92 ) % 2.59 % Bloomberg U.S. Government Bond Index 4 (0.83 ) % 1.61 % (0.61 ) % 0.92 % Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average 5 (0.28 ) % 3.05 % (0.15 ) % 1.26 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Bloomberg 5-10 Year Taxable Municipal Bond Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The Bloomberg 5-10 Year Taxable Municipal Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is the 5-10 year component of the Bloomberg Taxable Municipal Bond Index. 4. The Bloomberg U.S. Government Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of publicly issued debt of the U.S. Treasury and government agencies. 5. The Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in investment-grade U.S. fixed-income issues including government, corporate, and securitized debt, and hold less than 5% in below-investment-grade exposures. Their durations (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity) typically range between 75% and 125% of the three-year average of the effective duration of the Morningstar Core Bond Index. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jan. 29, 1993 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Bloomberg 5-10 Year Taxable Municipal Bond Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 211,701,092 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 107 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 8% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 2.40%-5.01%, due 5/1/27-5/1/34 3.4 % State of Illinois, 5.277%-6.725%, due 5/1/31-4/1/35 3.4 % City of Houston, 1.568%-3.973%, due 3/1/26-11/15/31 2.7 % New York State Dormitory Authority, 2.202%-4.802%, due 3/15/34-12/1/34 2.4 % Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1.67%-3.769%, due 7/15/29-11/1/31 2.1 % Massachusetts School Building Authority, 1.753%-2.30%, due 8/15/30-2/15/35 2.1 % Port of Morrow, 3.371%-4.839%, due 9/1/25-9/1/31 2.0 % County of King, 2.26%-2.43%, due 12/1/33-1/1/39 1.9 % City of Los Angeles, 2.15%-4.72%, due 9/1/32-5/15/38 1.9 % Keller Independent School District, 5.00%, due 2/15/31 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Municipal Bonds 88.7 ) % Corporate Bonds 8.4 ) % Short-Term Investments 3.1 ) % Other Assets, Less Liabilities (0.2 ) % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 2.40%-5.01%, due 5/1/27-5/1/34 3.4 % State of Illinois, 5.277%-6.725%, due 5/1/31-4/1/35 3.4 % City of Houston, 1.568%-3.973%, due 3/1/26-11/15/31 2.7 % New York State Dormitory Authority, 2.202%-4.802%, due 3/15/34-12/1/34 2.4 % Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1.67%-3.769%, due 7/15/29-11/1/31 2.1 % Massachusetts School Building Authority, 1.753%-2.30%, due 8/15/30-2/15/35 2.1 % Port of Morrow, 3.371%-4.839%, due 9/1/25-9/1/31 2.0 % County of King, 2.26%-2.43%, due 12/1/33-1/1/39 1.9 % City of Los Angeles, 2.15%-4.72%, due 9/1/32-5/15/38 1.9 % Keller Independent School District, 5.00%, due 2/15/31 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025823 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP MacKay U.S. Infrastructure Bond Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP MacKay U.S. Infrastructure Bond Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP MacKay U.S. Infrastructure Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.82 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 41 | [75] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.82% | [75],[76] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. Effective May 1, 2024, the Portfolio modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/4/2003 (1.16 ) % 1.75 % (0.93 ) % 0.30 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Bloomberg 5-10 Year Taxable Municipal Bond Index 3 1.10 ) % 5.18 % 0.92 ) % 2.59 % Bloomberg U.S. Government Bond Index 4 (0.83 ) % 1.61 % (0.61 ) % 0.92 % Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average 5 (0.28 ) % 3.05 % (0.15 ) % 1.26 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Bloomberg 5-10 Year Taxable Municipal Bond Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The Bloomberg 5-10 Year Taxable Municipal Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is the 5-10 year component of the Bloomberg Taxable Municipal Bond Index. 4. The Bloomberg U.S. Government Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of publicly issued debt of the U.S. Treasury and government agencies. 5. The Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in investment-grade U.S. fixed-income issues including government, corporate, and securitized debt, and hold less than 5% in below-investment-grade exposures. Their durations (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity) typically range between 75% and 125% of the three-year average of the effective duration of the Morningstar Core Bond Index. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 04, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Bloomberg 5-10 Year Taxable Municipal Bond Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 211,701,092 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 107 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 8% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 2.40%-5.01%, due 5/1/27-5/1/34 3.4 % State of Illinois, 5.277%-6.725%, due 5/1/31-4/1/35 3.4 % City of Houston, 1.568%-3.973%, due 3/1/26-11/15/31 2.7 % New York State Dormitory Authority, 2.202%-4.802%, due 3/15/34-12/1/34 2.4 % Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1.67%-3.769%, due 7/15/29-11/1/31 2.1 % Massachusetts School Building Authority, 1.753%-2.30%, due 8/15/30-2/15/35 2.1 % Port of Morrow, 3.371%-4.839%, due 9/1/25-9/1/31 2.0 % County of King, 2.26%-2.43%, due 12/1/33-1/1/39 1.9 % City of Los Angeles, 2.15%-4.72%, due 9/1/32-5/15/38 1.9 % Keller Independent School District, 5.00%, due 2/15/31 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Municipal Bonds 88.7 ) % Corporate Bonds 8.4 ) % Short-Term Investments 3.1 ) % Other Assets, Less Liabilities (0.2 ) % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * New York City Transitional Finance Authority, 2.40%-5.01%, due 5/1/27-5/1/34 3.4 % State of Illinois, 5.277%-6.725%, due 5/1/31-4/1/35 3.4 % City of Houston, 1.568%-3.973%, due 3/1/26-11/15/31 2.7 % New York State Dormitory Authority, 2.202%-4.802%, due 3/15/34-12/1/34 2.4 % Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1.67%-3.769%, due 7/15/29-11/1/31 2.1 % Massachusetts School Building Authority, 1.753%-2.30%, due 8/15/30-2/15/35 2.1 % Port of Morrow, 3.371%-4.839%, due 9/1/25-9/1/31 2.0 % County of King, 2.26%-2.43%, due 12/1/33-1/1/39 1.9 % City of Los Angeles, 2.15%-4.72%, due 9/1/32-5/15/38 1.9 % Keller Independent School District, 5.00%, due 2/15/31 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025828 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP PineStone International Equity Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP PineStone International Equity Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP PineStone International Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.86 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 45 | [77] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.86% | [77],[78] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio’s subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective August 28, 2023, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor, changed its investment objective and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisor, investment objective and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 5/1/1995 8.45 % 7.03 % 4.56 % 4.33 % MSCI EAFE ® 2 5.34 % 11.54 % 6.46 % 4.33 % MSCI ACWI ® 3 5.69 % 11.62 % 5.55 % 3.84 % Morningstar Foreign Large Growth Category Average 4 6.38 % 9.87 % 6.16 % 5.36 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected the MSCI EAFE ® ® ® ® 3. The MSCI ACWI ® 4. The Morningstar Foreign Large Growth Category Average is representative of funds that focus on high-priced growth stocks, mainly outside of the United States. Most of these funds divide their assets among a dozen or more developed markets, including Japan, Britain, France, and Germany. These funds primarily invest in stocks that have market caps in the top 70% of each economically integrated market and will have less than 20% of assets invested in U.S. stocks. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 01, 1995 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | The Portfolio has selected the MSCI EAFE ® ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 443,327,810 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 33 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 4% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Sponsored ADR 9.1 % Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B 7.9 % London Stock Exchange Group plc 5.1 % ASML Holding NV 4.4 % Nestle SA (Registered) 4.4 % LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 4.4 % InterContinental Hotels Group plc 4.1 % EssilorLuxottica SA 3.9 % Air Liquide SA 3.9 % SAP SE 3.6 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United Kingdom 23.2 % France 15.5 % Switzerland 10.6 % United States 9.4 % Taiwan 9.1 % Denmark 7.9 % Japan 6.5 % Germany 5.1 % Netherlands 4.4 % Canada 2.9 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Sponsored ADR 9.1 % Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B 7.9 % London Stock Exchange Group plc 5.1 % ASML Holding NV 4.4 % Nestle SA (Registered) 4.4 % LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 4.4 % InterContinental Hotels Group plc 4.1 % EssilorLuxottica SA 3.9 % Air Liquide SA 3.9 % SAP SE 3.6 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025829 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP PineStone International Equity Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP PineStone International Equity Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP PineStone International Equity Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 1.11 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 58 | [79] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.11% | [79],[80] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio’s subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective August 28, 2023, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor, changed its investment objective and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisor, investment objective and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/5/2003 8.32 % 6.76 % 4.30 % 4.07 % MSCI EAFE ® 2 5.34 % 11.54 % 6.46 % 4.33 % MSCI ACWI ® 3 5.69 % 11.62 % 5.55 % 3.84 % Morningstar Foreign Large Growth Category Average 4 6.38 % 9.87 % 6.16 % 5.36 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected the MSCI EAFE ® ® ® ® 3. The MSCI ACWI ® 4. The Morningstar Foreign Large Growth Category Average is representative of funds that focus on high-priced growth stocks, mainly outside of the United States. Most of these funds divide their assets among a dozen or more developed markets, including Japan, Britain, France, and Germany. These funds primarily invest in stocks that have market caps in the top 70% of each economically integrated market and will have less than 20% of assets invested in U.S. stocks. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 05, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | The Portfolio has selected the MSCI EAFE ® ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 443,327,810 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 33 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 4% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Sponsored ADR 9.1 % Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B 7.9 % London Stock Exchange Group plc 5.1 % ASML Holding NV 4.4 % Nestle SA (Registered) 4.4 % LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 4.4 % InterContinental Hotels Group plc 4.1 % EssilorLuxottica SA 3.9 % Air Liquide SA 3.9 % SAP SE 3.6 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United Kingdom 23.2 % France 15.5 % Switzerland 10.6 % United States 9.4 % Taiwan 9.1 % Denmark 7.9 % Japan 6.5 % Germany 5.1 % Netherlands 4.4 % Canada 2.9 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., Sponsored ADR 9.1 % Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B 7.9 % London Stock Exchange Group plc 5.1 % ASML Holding NV 4.4 % Nestle SA (Registered) 4.4 % LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 4.4 % InterContinental Hotels Group plc 4.1 % EssilorLuxottica SA 3.9 % Air Liquide SA 3.9 % SAP SE 3.6 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104623 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Small Cap Growth Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Small Cap Growth Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.85 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 43 | [81] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.85% | [81],[82],[83] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/17/2012 2.77 % 6.38 % 7.28 % 7.65 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 2000 ® 3 4.44 % 9.14 % 6.17 % 7.39 % Morningstar Small Growth Category Average 4 4.78 % 9.11 % 7.50 % 8.48 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 2000 ® ® 4. The Morningstar Small Growth Category Average is representative of funds that focus on faster-growing companies whose shares are at the lower end of the market-capitalization range. These funds tend to favor companies in up-and-coming industries or young firms in their early growth stages. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 448,789,854 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 143 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 20% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. 2.3 % Waste Connections, Inc. 1.9 % Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A 1.6 % Houlihan Lokey, Inc. 1.6 % Tetra Tech, Inc. 1.5 % Blueprint Medicines Corp. 1.5 % HealthEquity, Inc. 1.4 % AZEK Co., Inc. (The) 1.3 % Natera, Inc. 1.3 % Churchill Downs, Inc. 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Software 9.9 % Biotechnology 7.6 % Commercial Services & Supplies 7.4 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 7.2 % Health Care Providers & Services 6.4 % Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.9 % Capital Markets 4.1 % Building Products 3.9 % Energy Equipment & Services 3.6 % Construction & Engineering 3.5 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. 2.3 % Waste Connections, Inc. 1.9 % Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A 1.6 % Houlihan Lokey, Inc. 1.6 % Tetra Tech, Inc. 1.5 % Blueprint Medicines Corp. 1.5 % HealthEquity, Inc. 1.4 % AZEK Co., Inc. (The) 1.3 % Natera, Inc. 1.3 % Churchill Downs, Inc. 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025806 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Floating Rate Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Floating Rate Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Floating Rate Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.64 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 32 | [84] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.64% | [84],[85] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 5/2/2005 3.92 ) % 9.86 % 4.66 ) % 4.02 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index 3 4.40 ) % 11.11 % 5.53 ) % 4.60 % Morningstar Bank Loan Category Average 4 4.02 ) % 10.35 % 4.22 ) % 3.55 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a broad index designed to reflect the performance of U.S. dollar facilities in the leveraged loan market. 4. The Morningstar Bank Loan Category Average is representative of funds that invest in floating-rate bank loans instead of bonds. In exchange for their credit risk, these loans offer high interest payments that typically float above a common short-term benchmark. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 02, 2005 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 982,790,135 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 546 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * McAfee Corp., 8.579%, due 3/1/29 0.9 % Medline Borrower LP, 5.25%-8.094%, due 10/23/28-10/1/29 0.8 % athenahealth Group, Inc., 8.594%, due 2/15/29 0.7 % Univision Communications, Inc., 6.625%-9.585%, due 6/1/27-7/31/31 0.7 % Asurion LLC, 8.708%-10.708%, due 12/23/26-1/20/29 0.7 % Chariot Buyer LLC, 8.694%-8.844%, due 11/3/28 0.7 % CoreLogic, Inc., 8.958%, due 6/2/28 0.6 % Allied Universal Holdco LLC, 7.875%-9.75%, due 7/15/27-2/15/31 0.6 % TransDigm, Inc., 7.125%-8.085%, due 8/24/28-12/1/31 0.6 % White Cap Supply Holdings LLC, 8.594%, due 10/19/27-10/19/29 0.6 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Finance 7.2 % Services: Business 5.9 % Electronics 5.5 % Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber 5.3 % Software 4.8 % Healthcare, Education & Childcare 4.2 % Hotels, Motels, Inns & Gaming 3.8 % Insurance 3.7 % Containers, Packaging & Glass 3.1 % Aerospace & Defense 2.7 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * McAfee Corp., 8.579%, due 3/1/29 0.9 % Medline Borrower LP, 5.25%-8.094%, due 10/23/28-10/1/29 0.8 % athenahealth Group, Inc., 8.594%, due 2/15/29 0.7 % Univision Communications, Inc., 6.625%-9.585%, due 6/1/27-7/31/31 0.7 % Asurion LLC, 8.708%-10.708%, due 12/23/26-1/20/29 0.7 % Chariot Buyer LLC, 8.694%-8.844%, due 11/3/28 0.7 % CoreLogic, Inc., 8.958%, due 6/2/28 0.6 % Allied Universal Holdco LLC, 7.875%-9.75%, due 7/15/27-2/15/31 0.6 % TransDigm, Inc., 7.125%-8.085%, due 8/24/28-12/1/31 0.6 % White Cap Supply Holdings LLC, 8.594%, due 10/19/27-10/19/29 0.6 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025807 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Floating Rate Portfolio(formerly known as MainStay VP Floating Rate Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Floating Rate Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.89 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 45 | [86] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.89% | [86],[87] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 5/2/2005 3.79 ) % 9.58 % 4.39 ) % 3.76 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index 3 4.40 ) % 11.11 % 5.53 ) % 4.60 % Morningstar Bank Loan Category Average 4 4.02 ) % 10.35 % 4.22 ) % 3.55 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a broad index designed to reflect the performance of U.S. dollar facilities in the leveraged loan market. 4. The Morningstar Bank Loan Category Average is representative of funds that invest in floating-rate bank loans instead of bonds. In exchange for their credit risk, these loans offer high interest payments that typically float above a common short-term benchmark. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 02, 2005 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 982,790,135 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 546 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 14% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * McAfee Corp., 8.579%, due 3/1/29 0.9 % Medline Borrower LP, 5.25%-8.094%, due 10/23/28-10/1/29 0.8 % athenahealth Group, Inc., 8.594%, due 2/15/29 0.7 % Univision Communications, Inc., 6.625%-9.585%, due 6/1/27-7/31/31 0.7 % Asurion LLC, 8.708%-10.708%, due 12/23/26-1/20/29 0.7 % Chariot Buyer LLC, 8.694%-8.844%, due 11/3/28 0.7 % CoreLogic, Inc., 8.958%, due 6/2/28 0.6 % Allied Universal Holdco LLC, 7.875%-9.75%, due 7/15/27-2/15/31 0.6 % TransDigm, Inc., 7.125%-8.085%, due 8/24/28-12/1/31 0.6 % White Cap Supply Holdings LLC, 8.594%, due 10/19/27-10/19/29 0.6 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Finance 7.2 % Services: Business 5.9 % Electronics 5.5 % Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber 5.3 % Software 4.8 % Healthcare, Education & Childcare 4.2 % Hotels, Motels, Inns & Gaming 3.8 % Insurance 3.7 % Containers, Packaging & Glass 3.1 % Aerospace & Defense 2.7 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * McAfee Corp., 8.579%, due 3/1/29 0.9 % Medline Borrower LP, 5.25%-8.094%, due 10/23/28-10/1/29 0.8 % athenahealth Group, Inc., 8.594%, due 2/15/29 0.7 % Univision Communications, Inc., 6.625%-9.585%, due 6/1/27-7/31/31 0.7 % Asurion LLC, 8.708%-10.708%, due 12/23/26-1/20/29 0.7 % Chariot Buyer LLC, 8.694%-8.844%, due 11/3/28 0.7 % CoreLogic, Inc., 8.958%, due 6/2/28 0.6 % Allied Universal Holdco LLC, 7.875%-9.75%, due 7/15/27-2/15/31 0.6 % TransDigm, Inc., 7.125%-8.085%, due 8/24/28-12/1/31 0.6 % White Cap Supply Holdings LLC, 8.594%, due 10/19/27-10/19/29 0.6 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025812 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Moderate Allocation Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Moderate Allocation Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Moderate Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.03 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 1 | [88] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.03% | [88],[89],[90] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/13/2006 5.19 ) % 11.16 % 6.13 ) % 5.27 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 ) % 23.13 % 14.14 ) % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 ) % 24.56 % 15.05 ) % 12.86 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 5.34 ) % 11.54 % 6.46 ) % 4.33 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Moderate Allocation Composite Index 6 7.24 ) % 13.54 % 7.77 ) % 7.13 % Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 7 6.56 ) % 12.61 % 7.05 ) % 6.20 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Moderate Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 13, 2006 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 748,586,667 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 50 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 10% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 58.6 % Fixed Income Funds 31.8 % Short-Term Investment 9.3 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.3 % | |
C000025813 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Moderate Allocation Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Moderate Allocation Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Moderate Allocation Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.28 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 14 | [91] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.28% | [91],[92],[93] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/13/2006 5.06 ) % 10.88 % 5.87 ) % 5.01 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 ) % 23.13 % 14.14 ) % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 ) % 24.56 % 15.05 ) % 12.86 % MSCI EAFE ® 4 5.34 ) % 11.54 % 6.46 ) % 4.33 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 5 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Moderate Allocation Composite Index 6 7.24 ) % 13.54 % 7.77 ) % 7.13 % Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 7 6.56 ) % 12.61 % 7.05 ) % 6.20 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The MSCI EAFE ® 5. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities, and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 6. The Moderate Allocation Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of the S&P 500 ® ® 7. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 13, 2006 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 748,586,667 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 50 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 10% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Asset Diversification Equity Funds 58.6 % Fixed Income Funds 31.8 % Short-Term Investment 9.3 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.3 % | |
C000025780 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Wellington Growth Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Wellington Growth Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Wellington Growth Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.71 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 39 | [94] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.71% | [94],[95] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. Effective July 29, 2016, the Portfolio's principal investment strategies were modified in connection with changes to the Portfolio's subadvisor. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies. The Portfolio’s subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018, due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance prior to these dates reflect the Portfolio's subadvisor and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 1/29/1993 18.30 % 29.21 % 14.01 % 11.86 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 1000 ® 3 20.70 % 33.48 % 19.34 % 16.33 % Morningstar Large Growth Category Average 4 17.60 % 29.15 % 15.08 % 13.40 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 1000 ® ® 4. The Morningstar Large Growth Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in big U.S. companies that are projected to grow faster than other large-cap stocks. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap. Growth is defined based on fast growth and high valuations. Most of these funds focus on companies in rapidly expanding industries. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jan. 29, 1993 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 661,755,162 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 58 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 43% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 10.6 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 7.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 6.8 % Broadcom, Inc. 4.8 % NVIDIA Corp. 4.7 % Apple, Inc. 4.6 % Eli Lilly & Co. 3.7 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.1 % QUALCOMM, Inc. 2.8 % Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 2.6 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 23.8 % Software 14.3 % Interactive Media & Services 10.5 % Broadline Retail 6.8 % Capital Markets 5.5 % Pharmaceuticals 4.8 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 4.6 % Financial Services 3.2 % Entertainment 3.1 % Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.6 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 10.6 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 7.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 6.8 % Broadcom, Inc. 4.8 % NVIDIA Corp. 4.7 % Apple, Inc. 4.6 % Eli Lilly & Co. 3.7 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.1 % QUALCOMM, Inc. 2.8 % Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 2.6 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025781 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Wellington Growth Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Wellington Growth Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Wellington Growth Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.96 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 52 | [96] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.96% | [96],[97] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. Effective July 29, 2016, the Portfolio's principal investment strategies were modified in connection with changes to the Portfolio's subadvisor. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio's prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies. The Portfolio’s subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018, due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance prior to these dates reflect the Portfolio's subadvisor and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/5/2003 18.15 % 28.88 % 13.73 % 11.59 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 1000 ® 3 20.70 % 33.48 % 19.34 % 16.33 % Morningstar Large Growth Category Average 4 17.60 % 29.15 % 15.08 % 13.40 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 1000 ® ® 4. The Morningstar Large Growth Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in big U.S. companies that are projected to grow faster than other large-cap stocks. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap. Growth is defined based on fast growth and high valuations. Most of these funds focus on companies in rapidly expanding industries. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 05, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 661,755,162 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 58 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 43% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 10.6 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 7.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 6.8 % Broadcom, Inc. 4.8 % NVIDIA Corp. 4.7 % Apple, Inc. 4.6 % Eli Lilly & Co. 3.7 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.1 % QUALCOMM, Inc. 2.8 % Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 2.6 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 23.8 % Software 14.3 % Interactive Media & Services 10.5 % Broadline Retail 6.8 % Capital Markets 5.5 % Pharmaceuticals 4.8 % Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 4.6 % Financial Services 3.2 % Entertainment 3.1 % Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.6 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 10.6 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 7.4 % Amazon.com, Inc. 6.8 % Broadcom, Inc. 4.8 % NVIDIA Corp. 4.7 % Apple, Inc. 4.6 % Eli Lilly & Co. 3.7 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 3.1 % QUALCOMM, Inc. 2.8 % Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 2.6 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104627 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.57 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 30 | [98] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.57% | [98],[99] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/17/2012 10.62 ) % 16.98 % 9.29 ) % 8.61 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 ) % 23.13 % 14.14 ) % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 ) % 24.56 % 15.05 ) % 12.86 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 4 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Janus Balanced Composite Index 5 7.89 ) % 14.32 % 8.25 ) % 7.80 % Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 6 6.56 ) % 12.61 % 7.05 ) % 6.20 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 5. The Janus Balanced Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, comprised of the S&P 500 ® 6. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 1,681,922,009 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 763 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 58% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 5.9 % NVIDIA Corp. 5.4 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.00%, due 2/1/37-3/1/54 3.7 % Apple, Inc. 3.2 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.25%-4.625%, due 5/15/44-2/15/54 3.2 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 3.1 % Amazon.com, Inc. 2.5 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.2 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.1 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.50%-6.50%, due 4/1/40-4/1/54 2.0 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Common Stocks 63.0 ) % U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 13.6 ) % Corporate Bonds 11.9 ) % Mortgage-Backed Securities 5.9 ) % Asset-Backed Securities 3.7 ) % Short-Term Investments 3.5 ) % Loan Assignments 0.3 ) % Foreign Government Bonds 0.1 ) % Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.0 ) % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 5.9 % NVIDIA Corp. 5.4 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.00%, due 2/1/37-3/1/54 3.7 % Apple, Inc. 3.2 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.25%-4.625%, due 5/15/44-2/15/54 3.2 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 3.1 % Amazon.com, Inc. 2.5 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.2 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.1 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.50%-6.50%, due 4/1/40-4/1/54 2.0 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104628 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.82 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 43 | [100] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.82% | [100],[101] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/17/2012 10.48 ) % 16.69 % 9.02 ) % 8.34 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 ) % 23.13 % 14.14 ) % 12.15 % S&P 500 ® 3 15.29 ) % 24.56 % 15.05 ) % 12.86 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 4 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Janus Balanced Composite Index 5 7.89 ) % 14.32 % 8.25 ) % 7.80 % Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average 6 6.56 ) % 12.61 % 7.05 ) % 6.20 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The S&P 500 ® ® ® ® 4. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 5. The Janus Balanced Composite Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, comprised of the S&P 500 ® 6. The Morningstar Moderate Allocation Category Average is representative of funds in allocation categories that seek to provide both income and capital appreciation by primarily investing in multiple asset classes, including stocks, bonds, and cash. These moderate strategies seek to balance preservation of capital with appreciation. They typically expect volatility similar to a strategic equity exposure between 50% and 70%. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 1,681,922,009 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 763 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 58% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 5.9 % NVIDIA Corp. 5.4 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.00%, due 2/1/37-3/1/54 3.7 % Apple, Inc. 3.2 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.25%-4.625%, due 5/15/44-2/15/54 3.2 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 3.1 % Amazon.com, Inc. 2.5 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.2 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.1 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.50%-6.50%, due 4/1/40-4/1/54 2.0 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Common Stocks 63.0 ) % U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 13.6 ) % Corporate Bonds 11.9 ) % Mortgage-Backed Securities 5.9 ) % Asset-Backed Securities 3.7 ) % Short-Term Investments 3.5 ) % Loan Assignments 0.3 ) % Foreign Government Bonds 0.1 ) % Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.0 ) % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Microsoft Corp. 5.9 % NVIDIA Corp. 5.4 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.00%, due 2/1/37-3/1/54 3.7 % Apple, Inc. 3.2 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.25%-4.625%, due 5/15/44-2/15/54 3.2 % Alphabet, Inc., Class C 3.1 % Amazon.com, Inc. 2.5 % Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A 2.2 % Mastercard, Inc., Class A 2.1 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.50%-6.50%, due 4/1/40-4/1/54 2.0 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025784 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP MacKay Convertible Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP MacKay Convertible Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP MacKay Convertible Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.57 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 29 | [102] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.57% | [102],[103],[104] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 10/1/1996 3.35 ) % 6.23 % 9.01 ) % 8.11 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index 3 2.13 ) % 6.19 % 9.40 ) % 8.14 % Morningstar Convertibles Category Average 4 2.70 ) % 5.95 % 7.69 ) % 6.77 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a market-capitalization weighted index of domestic corporate convertible securities. In order to be included in the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index, bonds and preferred stocks must be convertible only to common stock. 4. The Morningstar Convertibles Category Average is representative of funds that are designed to offer some of the capital-appreciation potential of stock portfolios while also supplying some of the safety and yield of bond portfolios. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Oct. 01, 1996 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 1,675,999,565 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 107 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 20% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * TransMedics Group, Inc., 1.50%, due 6/1/28 2.6 % Palo Alto Networks, Inc., 0.375%, due 6/1/25 2.4 % Nice Ltd., (zero coupon), due 9/15/25 2.3 % Microchip Technology, Inc., 0.125%, due 11/15/24 2.2 % Tetra Tech, Inc., 2.25%, due 8/15/28 2.1 % Ford Motor Co., (zero coupon), due 3/15/26 2.0 % BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.25%, due 5/15/27 1.9 % Lantheus Holdings, Inc., 2.625%, due 12/15/27 1.9 % Carnival Corp., 5.75%, due 12/1/27 1.8 % Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 3.00%, due 2/1/29 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Convertible Bonds 87.5 ) % Short-Term Investments 8.7 ) % Convertible Preferred Stocks 4.7 ) % Common Stock 1.1 ) % Corporate Bond 0.0 ) % ‡ Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.0 ) % ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * TransMedics Group, Inc., 1.50%, due 6/1/28 2.6 % Palo Alto Networks, Inc., 0.375%, due 6/1/25 2.4 % Nice Ltd., (zero coupon), due 9/15/25 2.3 % Microchip Technology, Inc., 0.125%, due 11/15/24 2.2 % Tetra Tech, Inc., 2.25%, due 8/15/28 2.1 % Ford Motor Co., (zero coupon), due 3/15/26 2.0 % BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.25%, due 5/15/27 1.9 % Lantheus Holdings, Inc., 2.625%, due 12/15/27 1.9 % Carnival Corp., 5.75%, due 12/1/27 1.8 % Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 3.00%, due 2/1/29 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000168875 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP MacKay Convertible Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP MacKay Convertible Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service 2 Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP MacKay Convertible Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service 2 Class $ 0.92 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 46 | [105] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.92% | [105],[106],[107] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Since Service 2 Class Shares 4/26/2016 3.17 ) % 5.86 % 8.63 ) % 9.48 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 0.98 % ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index 3 2.13 ) % 6.19 % 9.40 ) % 10.41 % Morningstar Convertibles Category Average 4 2.70 ) % 5.95 % 7.69 ) % 8.25 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a market-capitalization weighted index of domestic corporate convertible securities. In order to be included in the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index, bonds and preferred stocks must be convertible only to common stock. 4. The Morningstar Convertibles Category Average is representative of funds that are designed to offer some of the capital-appreciation potential of stock portfolios while also supplying some of the safety and yield of bond portfolios. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Apr. 26, 2016 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 1,675,999,565 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 107 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 20% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * TransMedics Group, Inc., 1.50%, due 6/1/28 2.6 % Palo Alto Networks, Inc., 0.375%, due 6/1/25 2.4 % Nice Ltd., (zero coupon), due 9/15/25 2.3 % Microchip Technology, Inc., 0.125%, due 11/15/24 2.2 % Tetra Tech, Inc., 2.25%, due 8/15/28 2.1 % Ford Motor Co., (zero coupon), due 3/15/26 2.0 % BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.25%, due 5/15/27 1.9 % Lantheus Holdings, Inc., 2.625%, due 12/15/27 1.9 % Carnival Corp., 5.75%, due 12/1/27 1.8 % Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 3.00%, due 2/1/29 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Convertible Bonds 87.5 ) % Short-Term Investments 8.7 ) % Convertible Preferred Stocks 4.7 ) % Common Stock 1.1 ) % Corporate Bond 0.0 ) % ‡ Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.0 ) % ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * TransMedics Group, Inc., 1.50%, due 6/1/28 2.6 % Palo Alto Networks, Inc., 0.375%, due 6/1/25 2.4 % Nice Ltd., (zero coupon), due 9/15/25 2.3 % Microchip Technology, Inc., 0.125%, due 11/15/24 2.2 % Tetra Tech, Inc., 2.25%, due 8/15/28 2.1 % Ford Motor Co., (zero coupon), due 3/15/26 2.0 % BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.25%, due 5/15/27 1.9 % Lantheus Holdings, Inc., 2.625%, due 12/15/27 1.9 % Carnival Corp., 5.75%, due 12/1/27 1.8 % Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 3.00%, due 2/1/29 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025785 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP MacKay Convertible Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP MacKay Convertible Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP MacKay Convertible Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.82 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 41 | [108] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.82% | [108],[109],[110] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/5/2003 3.22 ) % 5.97 % 8.74 ) % 7.84 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index 3 2.13 ) % 6.19 % 9.40 ) % 8.14 % Morningstar Convertibles Category Average 4 2.70 ) % 5.95 % 7.69 ) % 6.77 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a market-capitalization weighted index of domestic corporate convertible securities. In order to be included in the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index, bonds and preferred stocks must be convertible only to common stock. 4. The Morningstar Convertibles Category Average is representative of funds that are designed to offer some of the capital-appreciation potential of stock portfolios while also supplying some of the safety and yield of bond portfolios. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 05, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the ICE BofA U.S. Convertible Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 1,675,999,565 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 107 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 20% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * TransMedics Group, Inc., 1.50%, due 6/1/28 2.6 % Palo Alto Networks, Inc., 0.375%, due 6/1/25 2.4 % Nice Ltd., (zero coupon), due 9/15/25 2.3 % Microchip Technology, Inc., 0.125%, due 11/15/24 2.2 % Tetra Tech, Inc., 2.25%, due 8/15/28 2.1 % Ford Motor Co., (zero coupon), due 3/15/26 2.0 % BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.25%, due 5/15/27 1.9 % Lantheus Holdings, Inc., 2.625%, due 12/15/27 1.9 % Carnival Corp., 5.75%, due 12/1/27 1.8 % Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 3.00%, due 2/1/29 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Convertible Bonds 87.5 ) % Short-Term Investments 8.7 ) % Convertible Preferred Stocks 4.7 ) % Common Stock 1.1 ) % Corporate Bond 0.0 ) % ‡ Other Assets, Less Liabilities (2.0 ) % ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * TransMedics Group, Inc., 1.50%, due 6/1/28 2.6 % Palo Alto Networks, Inc., 0.375%, due 6/1/25 2.4 % Nice Ltd., (zero coupon), due 9/15/25 2.3 % Microchip Technology, Inc., 0.125%, due 11/15/24 2.2 % Tetra Tech, Inc., 2.25%, due 8/15/28 2.1 % Ford Motor Co., (zero coupon), due 3/15/26 2.0 % BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc., 1.25%, due 5/15/27 1.9 % Lantheus Holdings, Inc., 2.625%, due 12/15/27 1.9 % Carnival Corp., 5.75%, due 12/1/27 1.8 % Merit Medical Systems, Inc., 3.00%, due 2/1/29 1.8 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025794 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Schroders Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Wellington Mid Cap Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Schroders Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.86 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 43 | [111] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.86% | [111],[112],[113] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio’s subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio’s prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 7/2/2001 1.94 % 8.10 % 5.54 % 5.96 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell Midcap ® 3 4.96 % 12.88 % 9.46 % 9.04 % S&P MidCap 400 ® 4 6.17 % 13.57 % 10.27 % 9.14 % Morningstar Mid-Cap Blend Category Average 5 5.57 % 13.23 % 9.43 % 8.19 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell Midcap ® ® ® ® ® 4. The S&P MidCap 400 ® 5. The Morningstar Mid-Cap Blend Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in U.S. stocks of various sizes and styles, giving it a middle-of-the-road profile. The U.S. mid-cap range for market capitalization typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market. The blend style is assigned to funds where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jul. 02, 2001 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 683,897,842 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 129 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 36% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * M&T Bank Corp. 1.9 % MKS Instruments, Inc. 1.8 % EQT Corp. 1.7 % Targa Resources Corp. 1.6 % NiSource, Inc. 1.6 % NVR, Inc. 1.6 % FMC Corp. 1.6 % Gentex Corp. 1.6 % Lennox International, Inc. 1.5 % WEX, Inc. 1.4 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Banks 6.4 % Machinery 6.3 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.0 % Insurance 5.5 % Chemicals 5.4 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.3 % Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 4.6 % Software 4.2 % Biotechnology 3.9 % Capital Markets 3.2 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * M&T Bank Corp. 1.9 % MKS Instruments, Inc. 1.8 % EQT Corp. 1.7 % Targa Resources Corp. 1.6 % NiSource, Inc. 1.6 % NVR, Inc. 1.6 % FMC Corp. 1.6 % Gentex Corp. 1.6 % Lennox International, Inc. 1.5 % WEX, Inc. 1.4 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025795 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Schroders Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Wellington Mid Cap Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Schroders Mid Cap Opportunities Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 1.11 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 56 | [114] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.11% | [114],[115],[116] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio’s subadvisor changed effective January 1, 2018 due to an organizational restructuring whereby all investment personnel of Cornerstone Capital Management Holdings LLC, the former subadvisor, transitioned to MacKay Shields LLC. Effective May 1, 2021, the Portfolio replaced its subadvisor and modified its principal investment strategies. The past performance in the graph and table prior to that date reflects the Portfolio’s prior subadvisor and principal investment strategies. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/5/2003 1.82 % 7.83 % 5.27 % 5.69 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell Midcap ® 3 4.96 % 12.88 % 9.46 % 9.04 % S&P MidCap 400 ® 4 6.17 % 13.57 % 10.27 % 9.14 % Morningstar Mid-Cap Blend Category Average 5 5.57 % 13.23 % 9.43 % 8.19 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell Midcap ® ® ® ® ® 4. The S&P MidCap 400 ® 5. The Morningstar Mid-Cap Blend Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in U.S. stocks of various sizes and styles, giving it a middle-of-the-road profile. The U.S. mid-cap range for market capitalization typically falls between $1 billion and $8 billion and represents 20% of the total capitalization of the U.S. equity market. The blend style is assigned to funds where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 05, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 683,897,842 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 129 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 36% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * M&T Bank Corp. 1.9 % MKS Instruments, Inc. 1.8 % EQT Corp. 1.7 % Targa Resources Corp. 1.6 % NiSource, Inc. 1.6 % NVR, Inc. 1.6 % FMC Corp. 1.6 % Gentex Corp. 1.6 % Lennox International, Inc. 1.5 % WEX, Inc. 1.4 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Banks 6.4 % Machinery 6.3 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 6.0 % Insurance 5.5 % Chemicals 5.4 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.3 % Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 4.6 % Software 4.2 % Biotechnology 3.9 % Capital Markets 3.2 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * M&T Bank Corp. 1.9 % MKS Instruments, Inc. 1.8 % EQT Corp. 1.7 % Targa Resources Corp. 1.6 % NiSource, Inc. 1.6 % NVR, Inc. 1.6 % FMC Corp. 1.6 % Gentex Corp. 1.6 % Lennox International, Inc. 1.5 % WEX, Inc. 1.4 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025818 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Income Builder Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Income Builder Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Income Builder Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.62 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 32 | [117] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.62% | [117],[118] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 1/29/1993 6.59 ) % 12.12 % 5.14 ) % 4.87 % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.75 ) % 20.19 % 11.78 ) % 9.16 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 3 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Blended Benchmark Index 4 6.65 ) % 12.95 % 7.12 ) % 6.21 % Morningstar World Allocation Category Average 5 4.99 ) % 10.38 % 5.01 ) % 3.95 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 4. The Blended Benchmark Index is comprised of the MSCI World Index (Net) and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index weighted 60%/40%, respectively. 5. The Morningstar World Allocation Category Average is representative of funds that seek to provide both capital appreciation and income by investing in three major areas: stocks, bonds, and cash. While these funds do explore the whole world, most of them focus on the U.S., Canada, Japan, and the larger markets in Europe. It is rare for such funds to invest more than 10% of their assets in emerging markets. These funds typically have at least 10% of assets in bonds, less than 70% of assets in stocks, and at least 40% of assets in non-U.S. stocks or bonds. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jan. 29, 1993 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 520,352,959 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 598 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 29% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * GNMA, (zero coupon)-7.805%, due 4/20/48-2/16/66 4.0 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.335%-16.335%, due 8/25/33-1/25/51 3.1 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.50%, due 8/1/48-4/1/54 3.1 % Microsoft Corp. 1.4 % Broadcom, Inc. 1.3 % Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, 7.285%-15.185%, due 11/25/39-3/25/44 1.3 % FHLMC, (zero coupon)-4.50%, due 1/15/41-1/25/55 1.2 % Analog Devices, Inc. 1.2 % Bank of America Corp., (zero coupon)-4.30%, due 1/28/25-10/20/32 1.1 % International Business Machines Corp. 1.1 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Common Stocks 57.7 % Mortgage-Backed Securities 14.8 % Corporate Bonds 14.4 % U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 5.6 % Asset-Backed Securities 2.8 % Short-Term Investments 2.8 % Foreign Government Bonds 0.8 % Municipal Bond 0.1 % Loan Assignments 0.1 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.9 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * GNMA, (zero coupon)-7.805%, due 4/20/48-2/16/66 4.0 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.335%-16.335%, due 8/25/33-1/25/51 3.1 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.50%, due 8/1/48-4/1/54 3.1 % Microsoft Corp. 1.4 % Broadcom, Inc. 1.3 % Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, 7.285%-15.185%, due 11/25/39-3/25/44 1.3 % FHLMC, (zero coupon)-4.50%, due 1/15/41-1/25/55 1.2 % Analog Devices, Inc. 1.2 % Bank of America Corp., (zero coupon)-4.30%, due 1/28/25-10/20/32 1.1 % International Business Machines Corp. 1.1 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025819 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Income Builder Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Income Builder Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Income Builder Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.87 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 45 | [119] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.87% | [119],[120] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 6/4/2003 6.45 ) % 11.84 % 4.88 ) % 4.61 % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.75 ) % 20.19 % 11.78 ) % 9.16 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 3 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Blended Benchmark Index 4 6.65 ) % 12.95 % 7.12 ) % 6.21 % Morningstar World Allocation Category Average 5 4.99 ) % 10.38 % 5.01 ) % 3.95 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 4. The Blended Benchmark Index is comprised of the MSCI World Index (Net) and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index weighted 60%/40%, respectively. 5. The Morningstar World Allocation Category Average is representative of funds that seek to provide both capital appreciation and income by investing in three major areas: stocks, bonds, and cash. While these funds do explore the whole world, most of them focus on the U.S., Canada, Japan, and the larger markets in Europe. It is rare for such funds to invest more than 10% of their assets in emerging markets. These funds typically have at least 10% of assets in bonds, less than 70% of assets in stocks, and at least 40% of assets in non-U.S. stocks or bonds. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jun. 04, 2003 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 520,352,959 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 598 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 29% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * GNMA, (zero coupon)-7.805%, due 4/20/48-2/16/66 4.0 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.335%-16.335%, due 8/25/33-1/25/51 3.1 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.50%, due 8/1/48-4/1/54 3.1 % Microsoft Corp. 1.4 % Broadcom, Inc. 1.3 % Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, 7.285%-15.185%, due 11/25/39-3/25/44 1.3 % FHLMC, (zero coupon)-4.50%, due 1/15/41-1/25/55 1.2 % Analog Devices, Inc. 1.2 % Bank of America Corp., (zero coupon)-4.30%, due 1/28/25-10/20/32 1.1 % International Business Machines Corp. 1.1 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Common Stocks 57.7 % Mortgage-Backed Securities 14.8 % Corporate Bonds 14.4 % U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 5.6 % Asset-Backed Securities 2.8 % Short-Term Investments 2.8 % Foreign Government Bonds 0.8 % Municipal Bond 0.1 % Loan Assignments 0.1 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 0.9 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * GNMA, (zero coupon)-7.805%, due 4/20/48-2/16/66 4.0 % FHLMC STACR REMIC Trust, 8.335%-16.335%, due 8/25/33-1/25/51 3.1 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-6.50%, due 8/1/48-4/1/54 3.1 % Microsoft Corp. 1.4 % Broadcom, Inc. 1.3 % Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust, 7.285%-15.185%, due 11/25/39-3/25/44 1.3 % FHLMC, (zero coupon)-4.50%, due 1/15/41-1/25/55 1.2 % Analog Devices, Inc. 1.2 % Bank of America Corp., (zero coupon)-4.30%, due 1/28/25-10/20/32 1.1 % International Business Machines Corp. 1.1 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000025824 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio(formerly known as MainStay VP U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.28 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 14 | [121] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.28% | [121],[122],[123] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 1/29/1993 2.56 % 5.20 % 1.93 % 1.24 % Average Lipper Variable Products U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio 2 2.46 % 5.01 % 1.87 % 1.21 % Morningstar Prime Money Market Category Average 3 2.50 % 5.15 % 1.98 % 1.36 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Average Lipper VP U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio is an equally weighted performance average consisting of funds that invest 99.5% of their assets in cash, government securities and/or repurchase agreements that are collateralized solely by government securities or cash, and have a weighted average maturity of 60 days or less. These funds intend to keep a constant net asset value. 3. The Morningstar Prime Money Market Category Average is representative of funds that invest in short-term money market securities in order to provide a level of current income that is consistent with the preservation of capital. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Jan. 29, 1993 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 780,235,446 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 15 | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ Total number of portfolio holdings $ | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The table below shows the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Portfolio Composition Treasury Debt 47.2 % Government Agency Debt 27.1 % Treasury Repurchase Agreements 25.7 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities (0.0)% ‡ ‡ Less than one-tenth of a percent. | |
C000104624 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Small Cap Growth Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Small Cap Growth Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Small Cap Growth Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 1.10 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 55 | [124] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.10% | [124],[125],[126] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/17/2012 2.65 % 6.12 % 7.01 % 7.38 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % Russell 2000 ® 3 4.44 % 9.14 % 6.17 % 7.39 % Morningstar Small Growth Category Average 4 4.78 % 9.11 % 7.50 % 8.48 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® 3. The Russell 2000 ® ® 4. The Morningstar Small Growth Category Average is representative of funds that focus on faster-growing companies whose shares are at the lower end of the market-capitalization range. These funds tend to favor companies in up-and-coming industries or young firms in their early growth stages. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 448,789,854 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 143 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 20% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. 2.3 % Waste Connections, Inc. 1.9 % Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A 1.6 % Houlihan Lokey, Inc. 1.6 % Tetra Tech, Inc. 1.5 % Blueprint Medicines Corp. 1.5 % HealthEquity, Inc. 1.4 % AZEK Co., Inc. (The) 1.3 % Natera, Inc. 1.3 % Churchill Downs, Inc. 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Software 9.9 % Biotechnology 7.6 % Commercial Services & Supplies 7.4 % Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 7.2 % Health Care Providers & Services 6.4 % Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.9 % Capital Markets 4.1 % Building Products 3.9 % Energy Equipment & Services 3.6 % Construction & Engineering 3.5 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. 2.3 % Waste Connections, Inc. 1.9 % Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A 1.6 % Houlihan Lokey, Inc. 1.6 % Tetra Tech, Inc. 1.5 % Blueprint Medicines Corp. 1.5 % HealthEquity, Inc. 1.4 % AZEK Co., Inc. (The) 1.3 % Natera, Inc. 1.3 % Churchill Downs, Inc. 1.3 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104630 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Fidelity Institutional AM® Utilities Portfolio(formerly known as MainStay VP Fidelity Institutional AM® Utilities Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Fidelity Institutional AM® Utilities Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.67 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 35 | [127] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.67% | [127],[128] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/17/2012 11.79 % 13.99 % 8.03 % 5.94 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % MSCI USA IMI Utilities 25/50 Index (Gross) 3 9.60 % 7.71 % 5.54 % 7.84 % Morningstar Utilities Category Average 4 7.08 % 6.48 % 4.86 % 6.49 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® 3. The MSCI USA IMI Utilities 25/50 Index (Gross), which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a modified market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of utilities companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index. 4. The Morningstar Utilities Category Average is representative of funds that seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. or non-U.S. public utilities including electric, gas, and telephone-service providers. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 876,355,755 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 32 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 35% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * NextEra Energy, Inc. 15.6 % Constellation Energy Corp. 8.1 % Sempra 8.0 % PG&E Corp. 6.3 % Edison International 5.6 % Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 5.0 % Vistra Corp. 4.9 % American Electric Power Co., Inc. 4.9 % Entergy Corp. 4.7 % Eversource Energy 4.3 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Electric Utilities 68.9 % Multi–Utilities 17.0 % Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 10.3 % Gas Utilities 2.6 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.8 % Electrical Equipment 0.1 % Short–Term Investments 1.0 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * NextEra Energy, Inc. 15.6 % Constellation Energy Corp. 8.1 % Sempra 8.0 % PG&E Corp. 6.3 % Edison International 5.6 % Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 5.0 % Vistra Corp. 4.9 % American Electric Power Co., Inc. 4.9 % Entergy Corp. 4.7 % Eversource Energy 4.3 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104629 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Fidelity Institutional AM® Utilities Portfolio(formerly known as MainStay VP Fidelity Institutional AM® Utilities Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Fidelity Institutional AM® Utilities Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Service Class $ 0.92 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 48 | [129] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.92% | [129],[130] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/17/2012 11.65 % 13.71 % 7.76 % 5.68 % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 % MSCI USA IMI Utilities 25/50 Index (Gross) 3 9.60 % 7.71 % 5.54 % 7.84 % Morningstar Utilities Category Average 4 7.08 % 6.48 % 4.86 % 6.49 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® 3. The MSCI USA IMI Utilities 25/50 Index (Gross), which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a modified market capitalization-weighted index of stocks designed to measure the performance of utilities companies in the MSCI U.S. Investable Market 2500 Index. 4. The Morningstar Utilities Category Average is representative of funds that seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of U.S. or non-U.S. public utilities including electric, gas, and telephone-service providers. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 876,355,755 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 32 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 35% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * NextEra Energy, Inc. 15.6 % Constellation Energy Corp. 8.1 % Sempra 8.0 % PG&E Corp. 6.3 % Edison International 5.6 % Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 5.0 % Vistra Corp. 4.9 % American Electric Power Co., Inc. 4.9 % Entergy Corp. 4.7 % Eversource Energy 4.3 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Industries Electric Utilities 68.9 % Multi–Utilities 17.0 % Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers 10.3 % Gas Utilities 2.6 % Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.8 % Electrical Equipment 0.1 % Short–Term Investments 1.0 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * NextEra Energy, Inc. 15.6 % Constellation Energy Corp. 8.1 % Sempra 8.0 % PG&E Corp. 6.3 % Edison International 5.6 % Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. 5.0 % Vistra Corp. 4.9 % American Electric Power Co., Inc. 4.9 % Entergy Corp. 4.7 % Eversource Energy 4.3 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104633 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP PIMCO Real Return Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP PIMCO Real Return Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.72 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 36 | [131] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.72% | [131],[132],[133] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 2/17/2012 1.07 ) % 3.30 % 2.24 ) % 1.74 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 3 0.70 ) % 2.71 % 2.07 ) % 1.91 % Morningstar Inflation-Protected Bond Category Average 4 0.83 ) % 3.09 % 1.51 ) % 1.44 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, includes all publicly issued, U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities that have at least one year remaining to maturity and are rated investment grade. 4. The Morningstar Inflation-Protected Bond Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in debt securities that adjust their principal values in line with the rate of inflation. These bonds can be issued by any organization, but the U.S. Treasury is currently the largest issuer for these types of securities. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 419,233,504 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 340 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 73% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Inflation Linked Notes, 0.125%-2.375%, due 7/15/25-7/15/33 54.5 % U.S. Treasury Inflation Linked Bonds, 0.125%-3.375%, due 1/15/25-2/15/54 25.9 % UMBS, Single Family, 30 Year, 4.00%-6.00%, due 7/25/54 9.4 % Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.40%-1.80%, due 5/26/25-5/15/36 3.4 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 3.50%, due 7/15/54 3.0 % Japan Government CPI Linked Bond, 0.10%, due 3/10/28-3/10/29 1.8 % France Government Bond, 0.10%-0.25%, due 7/25/24-7/25/31 1.5 % GNMA, 6.233%-6.522%, due 4/20/67-7/20/73 1.4 % VMC Finance LLC, 7.233%, due 2/18/39 0.5 % Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd., 6.783%-6.793%, due 11/15/36-1/15/37 0.5 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 93.3 % Short-Term Investments 48.4 % Asset-Backed Securities 9.6 % Foreign Government Bonds 7.1 % Mortgage-Backed Securities 2.6 % Corporate Bonds 0.4 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities -61.4 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Inflation Linked Notes, 0.125%-2.375%, due 7/15/25-7/15/33 54.5 % U.S. Treasury Inflation Linked Bonds, 0.125%-3.375%, due 1/15/25-2/15/54 25.9 % UMBS, Single Family, 30 Year, 4.00%-6.00%, due 7/25/54 9.4 % Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.40%-1.80%, due 5/26/25-5/15/36 3.4 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 3.50%, due 7/15/54 3.0 % Japan Government CPI Linked Bond, 0.10%, due 3/10/28-3/10/29 1.8 % France Government Bond, 0.10%-0.25%, due 7/25/24-7/25/31 1.5 % GNMA, 6.233%-6.522%, due 4/20/67-7/20/73 1.4 % VMC Finance LLC, 7.233%, due 2/18/39 0.5 % Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd., 6.783%-6.793%, due 11/15/36-1/15/37 0.5 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000104634 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP PIMCO Real Return Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP PIMCO Real Return Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP PIMCO Real Return Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.97 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 49 | [134] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.97% | [134],[135],[136] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 2/17/2012 0.94 ) % 3.04 % 1.98 ) % 1.48 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 1.35 % Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index 3 0.70 ) % 2.71 % 2.07 ) % 1.91 % Morningstar Inflation-Protected Bond Category Average 4 0.83 ) % 3.09 % 1.51 ) % 1.44 % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, includes all publicly issued, U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities that have at least one year remaining to maturity and are rated investment grade. 4. The Morningstar Inflation-Protected Bond Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in debt securities that adjust their principal values in line with the rate of inflation. These bonds can be issued by any organization, but the U.S. Treasury is currently the largest issuer for these types of securities. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | Feb. 17, 2012 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the Bloomberg U.S. TIPS Index. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. | |
Net Assets | $ 419,233,504 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 340 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 73% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Inflation Linked Notes, 0.125%-2.375%, due 7/15/25-7/15/33 54.5 % U.S. Treasury Inflation Linked Bonds, 0.125%-3.375%, due 1/15/25-2/15/54 25.9 % UMBS, Single Family, 30 Year, 4.00%-6.00%, due 7/25/54 9.4 % Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.40%-1.80%, due 5/26/25-5/15/36 3.4 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 3.50%, due 7/15/54 3.0 % Japan Government CPI Linked Bond, 0.10%, due 3/10/28-3/10/29 1.8 % France Government Bond, 0.10%-0.25%, due 7/25/24-7/25/31 1.5 % GNMA, 6.233%-6.522%, due 4/20/67-7/20/73 1.4 % VMC Finance LLC, 7.233%, due 2/18/39 0.5 % Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd., 6.783%-6.793%, due 11/15/36-1/15/37 0.5 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 93.3 % Short-Term Investments 48.4 % Asset-Backed Securities 9.6 % Foreign Government Bonds 7.1 % Mortgage-Backed Securities 2.6 % Corporate Bonds 0.4 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities -61.4 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Inflation Linked Notes, 0.125%-2.375%, due 7/15/25-7/15/33 54.5 % U.S. Treasury Inflation Linked Bonds, 0.125%-3.375%, due 1/15/25-2/15/54 25.9 % UMBS, Single Family, 30 Year, 4.00%-6.00%, due 7/25/54 9.4 % Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.40%-1.80%, due 5/26/25-5/15/36 3.4 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 3.50%, due 7/15/54 3.0 % Japan Government CPI Linked Bond, 0.10%, due 3/10/28-3/10/29 1.8 % France Government Bond, 0.10%-0.25%, due 7/25/24-7/25/31 1.5 % GNMA, 6.233%-6.522%, due 4/20/67-7/20/73 1.4 % VMC Finance LLC, 7.233%, due 2/18/39 0.5 % Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd., 6.783%-6.793%, due 11/15/36-1/15/37 0.5 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000182232 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Indexed Bond Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Indexed Bond Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Indexed Bond Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2 Initial Class $ 0.32 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 16 | [137] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.32% | [137],[138] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Since Initial Class Shares 5/1/2017 (0.87 ) % 2.09 % (0.55 ) % 0.53 % Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2 (0.71 ) % 2.63 % (0.23 ) % 0.94 % Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average 3 (0.28 ) % 3.05 % (0.15 ) % 0.81 % 1. Not annualized. 2. The Portfolio has selected the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which represents a broad measure of market performance, and is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests. The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the performance of the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable rate mortgage pass-throughs), asset-backed securities and commercial mortgage-backed securities. 3. The Morningstar Intermediate Core Bond Category Average is representative of funds that invest primarily in investment-grade U.S. fixed-income issues including government, corporate, and securitized debt, and hold less than 5% in below-investment-grade exposures. Their durations (a measure of interest-rate sensitivity) typically range between 75% and 125% of the three-year average of the effective duration of the Morningstar Core Bond Index. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 01, 2017 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Net Assets | $ 241,742,554 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 641 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 26% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%-5.00%, due 7/15/24-5/15/34 35.8 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-5.50%, due 6/1/36-2/1/53 11.8 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 2.00%-5.00%, due 11/20/42-9/20/51 5.2 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%-4.625%, due 2/15/47-5/15/54 4.1 % iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF 2.4 % UMBS, 15 Year, 1.50%-4.00%, due 5/1/26-9/1/36 2.3 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.00%-4.50%, due 1/1/49-7/1/52 2.2 % FHLMC Gold Pools, 30 Year, 3.00%-5.50%, due 7/1/38-1/1/49 1.7 % Bank of America Corp., 2.972%-5.08%, due 1/20/27-7/21/52 1.5 % Mexico Government Bond, 4.125%-4.875%, due 1/21/26-5/19/33 1.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition U.S. Government & Federal Agencies 66.4 % Corporate Bonds 23.7 % Foreign Government Bonds 3.1 % Exchange-Traded Fund 2.4 % Mortgage-Backed Securities 1.6 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 2.8 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * U.S. Treasury Notes, 0.25%-5.00%, due 7/15/24-5/15/34 35.8 % UMBS, 30 Year, 2.00%-5.50%, due 6/1/36-2/1/53 11.8 % GNMA II, Single Family, 30 Year, 2.00%-5.00%, due 11/20/42-9/20/51 5.2 % U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%-4.625%, due 2/15/47-5/15/54 4.1 % iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF 2.4 % UMBS, 15 Year, 1.50%-4.00%, due 5/1/26-9/1/36 2.3 % UMBS Pool, 30 Year, 2.00%-4.50%, due 1/1/49-7/1/52 2.2 % FHLMC Gold Pools, 30 Year, 3.00%-5.50%, due 7/1/38-1/1/49 1.7 % Bank of America Corp., 2.972%-5.08%, due 1/20/27-7/21/52 1.5 % Mexico Government Bond, 4.125%-4.875%, due 1/21/26-5/19/33 1.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000154685 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP CBRE Global Infrastructure Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP CBRE Global Infrastructure Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP CBRE Global Infrastructure Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.95 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 47 | [139] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.95% | [139],[140],[141] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Since Initial Class Shares 5/1/2015 (0.51 ) % 1.70 % (1.97 ) % (2.52 ) % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.75 ) % 20.19 % 11.78 ) % 9.62 ) % FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net) 3 2.29 ) % 4.34 % 3.07 ) % 4.99 ) % Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average 4 0.40 ) % 2.51 % 4.76 ) % 3.90 ) % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net), which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a market-capitalization-weighted index of worldwide infrastructure and infrastructure-related securities. Constituent weights are adjusted semi-annually according to three broad industry sectors: 50% utilities, 30% transportation, and a 20% mix of other sectors. 4. The Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average is representative of funds that invest more than 60% of their assets in stocks of companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Industries considered to be part of the infrastructure sector include: oil & gas midstream; waste management; airports; integrated shipping; railroads; shipping & ports; trucking; engineering & construction; infrastructure operations; and the utilities sector. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 01, 2015 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. | |
Net Assets | $ 32,012,034 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 52 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 43% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.6 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % CSX Corp. 4.0 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % Canadian National Railway Co. 3.9 % American Tower Corp. 3.6 % NextEra Energy, Inc. 3.6 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 3.5 % Aena SME SA 3.4 % Sempra 3.4 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United States 60.7 % Canada 9.1 % Spain 8.6 % Japan 5.4 % France 5.2 % United Kingdom 2.9 % Italy 2.1 % Mexico 1.9 % China 1.7 % Switzerland 1.5 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.6 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % CSX Corp. 4.0 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % Canadian National Railway Co. 3.9 % American Tower Corp. 3.6 % NextEra Energy, Inc. 3.6 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 3.5 % Aena SME SA 3.4 % Sempra 3.4 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000154686 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP CBRE Global Infrastructure Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP CBRE Global Infrastructure Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP CBRE Global Infrastructure Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 1.20 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 60 | [142] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 1.20% | [142],[143],[144] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Since Service Class Shares 5/1/2015 (0.63 ) % 1.44 % (2.21 ) % (2.76 ) % MSCI World Index (Net) 2 11.75 ) % 20.19 % 11.78 ) % 9.62 ) % FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net) 3 2.29 ) % 4.34 % 3.07 ) % 4.99 ) % Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average 4 0.40 ) % 2.51 % 4.76 ) % 3.90 ) % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. 3. The FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net), which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a market-capitalization-weighted index of worldwide infrastructure and infrastructure-related securities. Constituent weights are adjusted semi-annually according to three broad industry sectors: 50% utilities, 30% transportation, and a 20% mix of other sectors. 4. The Morningstar Infrastructure Category Average is representative of funds that invest more than 60% of their assets in stocks of companies engaged in infrastructure activities. Industries considered to be part of the infrastructure sector include: oil & gas midstream; waste management; airports; integrated shipping; railroads; shipping & ports; trucking; engineering & construction; infrastructure operations; and the utilities sector. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 01, 2015 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the MSCI World Index (Net), which represents a broad measure of market performance, as a replacement for the FTSE Global Core Infrastructure 50/50 Index (Net). The MSCI World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets. | |
Net Assets | $ 32,012,034 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 52 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 43% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.6 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % CSX Corp. 4.0 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % Canadian National Railway Co. 3.9 % American Tower Corp. 3.6 % NextEra Energy, Inc. 3.6 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 3.5 % Aena SME SA 3.4 % Sempra 3.4 % * Excluding short-term investments Top Countries United States 60.7 % Canada 9.1 % Spain 8.6 % Japan 5.4 % France 5.2 % United Kingdom 2.9 % Italy 2.1 % Mexico 1.9 % China 1.7 % Switzerland 1.5 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * Targa Resources Corp. 4.6 % WEC Energy Group, Inc. 4.4 % CSX Corp. 4.0 % Atmos Energy Corp. 3.9 % Canadian National Railway Co. 3.9 % American Tower Corp. 3.6 % NextEra Energy, Inc. 3.6 % Pembina Pipeline Corp. 3.5 % Aena SME SA 3.4 % Sempra 3.4 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000204554 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Hedge Multi-Strategy Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Hedge Multi‐Strategy Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Initial Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Hedge Multi-Strategy Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Initial Class $ 0.70 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 35 | [145] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.70% | [145],[146],[147] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio commenced operations on September 10, 2018. Effective November 30, 2018, the Portfolio entered into a reorganization with MainStay VP Absolute Return Multi-Strategy Portfolio (the "Reorganization"). As part of the Reorganization, the Portfolio assumed the performance history of MainStay VP Absolute Return Multi-Strategy Portfolio. Therefore, performance information for periods prior to November 30, 2018, reflects the performance of MainStay VP Absolute Return Multi-Strategy Portfolio. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Initial Class Shares 5/1/2013 2.91 % 8.09 % 2.33 % (0.82 ) % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 ) % S&P Balanced Equity and Bond Conservative Index 3 2.55 % 6.08 % 2.78 % 4.01 ) % Barclay Hedge Fund Index 4 5.60 % 10.66 % 6.02 % 4.69 ) % Barclay Fund of Funds Index 5 5.08 % 8.78 % 3.97 % 2.61 ) % IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index 6 3.35 % 8.64 % 3.03 % 2.55 ) % Morningstar Multistrategy Category Average 7 4.59 % 8.14 % 3.87 % 2.22 ) % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® 3. The S&P Balanced Equity and Bond Conservative Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of a position in S&P 500 Total Return Index (25%) and a position in the S&P U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Index (75%). 4. The Barclay Hedge Fund Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a measure of the average return of all hedge funds (excepting Funds of Funds) in the Barclay database. The index is simply the arithmetic average of the net returns of all the funds that have reported that month. 5. The Barclay Fund of Funds Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a measure of the average return of all reporting funds in the Barclay database. 6. The IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, seeks to replicate the risk-adjusted return characteristics of the collective hedge funds using various hedge fund investment styles, including long/short equity, global macro, market neutral, event-driven, fixed income arbitrage and emerging markets. 7. The Morningstar Multistrategy Category Average is representative of funds that have a majority of their assets exposed to alternative strategies. Funds in this category include both funds with static allocations to alternative strategies and funds tactically allocating among alternative strategies and asset classes. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 01, 2013 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 249,428,238 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 196 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 62% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF 15.6 % SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF 6.4 % Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund 5.6 % SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 4.9 % Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF 4.6 % Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF 4.6 % NYLI Merger Arbitrage ETF 4.0 % iShares National Muni Bond ETF 3.6 % iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF 3.2 % iShares Convertible Bond ETF 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Floating Rate—Investment Grade Funds 20.5 % Unaffiliated Investment Companies 11.0 % Convertible Bond Funds 9.6 % Treasury Inflation Protected Security Funds 7.8 % Municipal Bond Funds 6.7 % Emerging Equity Funds 6.4 % U.S. Dollar Fund 5.6 % Bank Loan Funds 5.3 % International Equity Core Funds 5.0 % Short Duration Fund 4.6 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 17.5 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF 15.6 % SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF 6.4 % Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund 5.6 % SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 4.9 % Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF 4.6 % Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF 4.6 % NYLI Merger Arbitrage ETF 4.0 % iShares National Muni Bond ETF 3.6 % iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF 3.2 % iShares Convertible Bond ETF 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
C000204555 [Member] | | |
Shareholder Report [Line Items] | | |
Fund Name | NYLI VP Hedge Multi-Strategy Portfolio (formerly known as MainStay VP Hedge Multi‐Strategy Portfolio) | |
Class Name | Service Class | |
No Trading Symbol Flag | true | |
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] | This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about NYLI VP Hedge Multi-Strategy Portfolio (the "Portfolio") for the period 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 Portfolio at dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Additional Information Phone Number | 800-624-6782 | |
Additional Information Website | dfinview.com/NYLIM?site=VP | |
Expenses [Text Block] | What were the Portfolio costs for the last six months? 1 (Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment) Share Class Name Costs of a $10,000 investment Costs paid as a percentage 2,3 Service Class $ 0.95 % 1. Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher. 2. Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. 3. Annualized. | |
Expenses Paid, Amount | $ 48 | [148] |
Expense Ratio, Percent | 0.95% | [148],[149],[150] |
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] | Keep in mind that the Portfolio’s past performance is not a good predictor of how the Portfolio will perform in the future. | |
Line Graph [Table Text Block] | Portfolio Performance The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 semiannual reporting periods of the Portfolio. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal period in an appropriate broad-based securities market index and other additional indexes, if applicable, for the same period. The Portfolio commenced operations on September 10, 2018. Effective November 30, 2018, the Portfolio entered into a reorganization with MainStay VP Absolute Return Multi-Strategy Portfolio (the "Reorganization"). As part of the Reorganization, the Portfolio assumed the performance history of MainStay VP Absolute Return Multi-Strategy Portfolio. Therefore, performance information for periods prior to November 30, 2018, reflects the performance of MainStay VP Absolute Return Multi-Strategy Portfolio. | |
Average Annual Return [Table Text Block] | Average Annual Total Returns for the Period-Ended June 30, 2024 Inception Six 1 One Five Ten Service Class Shares 5/1/2013 2.78 % 7.81 % 2.07 % (1.04 ) % Russell 3000 ® 2 13.56 % 23.13 % 14.14 % 12.15 ) % S&P Balanced Equity and Bond Conservative Index 3 2.55 % 6.08 % 2.78 % 4.01 ) % Barclay Hedge Fund Index 4 5.60 % 10.66 % 6.02 % 4.69 ) % Barclay Fund of Funds Index 5 5.08 % 8.78 % 3.97 % 2.61 ) % IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index 6 3.35 % 8.64 % 3.03 % 2.55 ) % Morningstar Multistrategy Category Average 7 4.59 % 8.14 % 3.87 % 2.22 ) % 1. Not annualized. 2. In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® 3. The S&P Balanced Equity and Bond Conservative Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, consists of a position in S&P 500 Total Return Index (25%) and a position in the S&P U.S. Treasury Bond 7-10 Year Index (75%). 4. The Barclay Hedge Fund Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a measure of the average return of all hedge funds (excepting Funds of Funds) in the Barclay database. The index is simply the arithmetic average of the net returns of all the funds that have reported that month. 5. The Barclay Fund of Funds Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, is a measure of the average return of all reporting funds in the Barclay database. 6. The IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index, which is generally representative of the market sectors or types of investments in which the Portfolio invests, seeks to replicate the risk-adjusted return characteristics of the collective hedge funds using various hedge fund investment styles, including long/short equity, global macro, market neutral, event-driven, fixed income arbitrage and emerging markets. 7. The Morningstar Multistrategy Category Average is representative of funds that have a majority of their assets exposed to alternative strategies. Funds in this category include both funds with static allocations to alternative strategies and funds tactically allocating among alternative strategies and asset classes. Results are based on average total returns of similar funds with all dividends and capital gain distributions reinvested. | |
Performance Inception Date | May 01, 2013 | |
No Deduction of Taxes [Text Block] | The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or redemption of Portfolio shares. | |
Performance Table Market Index Changed [Text Block] | In accordance with new regulatory requirements, the Portfolio has selected the Russell 3000 ® ® | |
Net Assets | $ 249,428,238 | |
Holdings Count | Holding | 196 | |
Investment Company Portfolio Turnover | 62% | |
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block] | Key Portfolio Statistics Portfolio's net assets $ % Total number of portfolio holdings $ % Portfolio turnover rate $ % | |
Holdings [Text Block] | Graphical Representation of Holdings The tables below show the investment makeup of the Portfolio; percentages indicated are based on the Portfolio's net assets. Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF 15.6 % SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF 6.4 % Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund 5.6 % SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 4.9 % Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF 4.6 % Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF 4.6 % NYLI Merger Arbitrage ETF 4.0 % iShares National Muni Bond ETF 3.6 % iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF 3.2 % iShares Convertible Bond ETF 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments Portfolio Composition Floating Rate—Investment Grade Funds 20.5 % Unaffiliated Investment Companies 11.0 % Convertible Bond Funds 9.6 % Treasury Inflation Protected Security Funds 7.8 % Municipal Bond Funds 6.7 % Emerging Equity Funds 6.4 % U.S. Dollar Fund 5.6 % Bank Loan Funds 5.3 % International Equity Core Funds 5.0 % Short Duration Fund 4.6 % Other Assets, Less Liabilities 17.5 % | |
Largest Holdings [Text Block] | Top Ten Holdings and/or Issuers * iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF 15.6 % SPDR Bloomberg Convertible Securities ETF 6.4 % Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund 5.6 % SPDR Bloomberg Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF 4.9 % Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF 4.6 % Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF 4.6 % NYLI Merger Arbitrage ETF 4.0 % iShares National Muni Bond ETF 3.6 % iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF 3.2 % iShares Convertible Bond ETF 3.2 % * Excluding short-term investments | |
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[1]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[2]Annualized.[3]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[4]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[5]Annualized.[6]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[7]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. 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If they were included, your costs would be higher.[37]Annualized.[38]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[39]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[40]Annualized.[41]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[42]Annualized.[43]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. 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If they were included, your costs would be higher.[51]Annualized.[52]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[53]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[54]Annualized.[55]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[56]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[57]Annualized.[58]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[59]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[60]Annualized.[61]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[62]Annualized.[63]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[64]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[65]Annualized.[66]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[67]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[68]Annualized.[69]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[70]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[71]Annualized.[72]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[73]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[74]Annualized.[75]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[76]Annualized.[77]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[78]Annualized.[79]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[80]Annualized.[81]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[82]Annualized.[83]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[84]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[85]Annualized.[86]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[87]Annualized.[88]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[89]Annualized.[90]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[91]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[92]Annualized.[93]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[94]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[95]Annualized.[96]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[97]Annualized.[98]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[99]Annualized.[100]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[101]Annualized.[102]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[103]Annualized.[104]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[105]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[106]Annualized.[107]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[108]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[109]Annualized.[110]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[111]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[112]Annualized.[113]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[114]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[115]Annualized.[116]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[117]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[118]Annualized.[119]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[120]Annualized.[121]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[122]Annualized.[123]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[124]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[125]Annualized.[126]Excludes the fees and expenses of the acquired (underlying) funds in which the Portfolio invested.[127]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[128]Annualized.[129]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[130]Annualized.[131]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[132]Annualized.[133]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[134]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[135]Annualized.[136]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[137]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[138]Annualized.[139]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[140]Annualized.[141]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[142]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[143]Annualized.[144]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[145]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[146]Annualized.[147]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher.[148]Does not include any separate account or policy fees or charges imposed under the variable annuity policies and variable universal life insurance policies for which the Portfolio is an investment option. If they were included, your costs would be higher.[149]Annualized.[150]Reflects fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, without which expenses would have been higher. |