v3.25.1
N-4
Jun. 17, 2025
Prospectus:  
Document Type N-4
Entity Registrant Name THE VARIABLE ANNUITY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY SEPARATE ACCOUNT A
Entity Central Index Key 0000354912
Entity Investment Company Type N-4
Document Period End Date Jun. 17, 2025
Amendment Flag false
VALIC Polaris Platinum Elite VA (333-201800) | PolarisIncomeMaxOneCoveredPersonMember  
Prospectus:  
Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent] 1.45%
Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent] 1.45%
VALIC Polaris Platinum Elite VA (333-201800) | PolarisIncomeMaxTwoCoveredPersonsMember  
Prospectus:  
Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent] 1.45%
Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent] 1.45%
VALIC Polaris Platinum Elite VA (333-201800) | PolarisIncomePlusDailyFlexOneCoveredPersonMember  
Prospectus:  
Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent] 1.45%
Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent] 1.45%
VALIC Polaris Platinum Elite VA (333-201800) | PolarisIncomePlusDailyFlexTwoCoveredPersonsMember  
Prospectus:  
Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent] 1.45%
Optional Benefit Expense (of Benefit Base), Current [Percent] 1.45%