v3.25.2
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025
USD ($)
Holding
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Document Type N-CSRS
Amendment Flag false
Registrant Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust
Entity Central Index Key 0001046292
Entity Investment Company Type N-1A
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2025
C000025652  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - International Equity Insights Fund
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$44
0.80%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 44
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.80% [1]
AssetsNet $ 116,187,291
Holdings Count | Holding 302
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 415,484
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 78.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$116,187,291
  • # of Portfolio Holdings302
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate78%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$415,484
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials
25.2%
Industrials
20.2%
Health Care
11.3%
Information Technology
9.9%
Consumer Discretionary
8.4%
Consumer Staples
7.5%
Materials
6.2%
Communication Services
3.9%
Utilities
2.8%
Other
2.6%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025653  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - International Equity Insights Fund
Class Name Service
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs International Equity Insights Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$58
1.05%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 58
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.05% [2]
AssetsNet $ 116,187,291
Holdings Count | Holding 302
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 415,484
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 78.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$116,187,291
  • # of Portfolio Holdings302
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate78%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$415,484
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials
25.2%
Industrials
20.2%
Health Care
11.3%
Information Technology
9.9%
Consumer Discretionary
8.4%
Consumer Staples
7.5%
Materials
6.2%
Communication Services
3.9%
Utilities
2.8%
Other
2.6%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025646  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Large Cap Value Fund
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$35
0.70%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 35
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70% [3]
AssetsNet $ 263,964,404
Holdings Count | Holding 67
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 889,793
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 48.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$263,964,404
  • # of Portfolio Holdings67
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate48%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$889,793
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials
23.3%
Industrials
13.8%
Health Care
12.3%
Information Technology
9.8%
Consumer Discretionary
8.0%
Consumer Staples
7.1%
Communication Services
6.5%
Energy
5.5%
Materials
4.8%
Other
8.6%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025647  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Large Cap Value Fund
Class Name Service
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Large Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$47
0.93%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 47
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.93% [4]
AssetsNet $ 263,964,404
Holdings Count | Holding 67
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 889,793
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 48.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$263,964,404
  • # of Portfolio Holdings67
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate48%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$889,793
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials
23.3%
Industrials
13.8%
Health Care
12.3%
Information Technology
9.8%
Consumer Discretionary
8.0%
Consumer Staples
7.1%
Communication Services
6.5%
Energy
5.5%
Materials
4.8%
Other
8.6%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025655  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Mid Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$43
0.83%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83% [5]
AssetsNet $ 66,227,108
Holdings Count | Holding 70
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 243,016
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 43.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$66,227,108
  • # of Portfolio Holdings70
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate43%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$243,016
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Industrials
21.1%
Information Technology
19.1%
Health Care
17.6%
Consumer Discretionary
13.7%
Financials
9.6%
Communication Services
5.4%
Consumer Staples
4.7%
Energy
3.3%
Utilities
2.9%
Other
4.3%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000128923  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Mid Cap Growth Fund
Class Name Service
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$51
0.98%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 51
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.98% [6]
AssetsNet $ 66,227,108
Holdings Count | Holding 70
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 243,016
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 43.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$66,227,108
  • # of Portfolio Holdings70
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate43%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$243,016
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Industrials
21.1%
Information Technology
19.1%
Health Care
17.6%
Consumer Discretionary
13.7%
Financials
9.6%
Communication Services
5.4%
Consumer Staples
4.7%
Energy
3.3%
Utilities
2.9%
Other
4.3%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025649  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$42
0.83%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83% [7]
AssetsNet $ 436,854,840
Holdings Count | Holding 104
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,586,101
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 49.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$436,854,840
  • # of Portfolio Holdings104
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate49%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$1,586,101
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials
17.8%
Industrials
16.2%
Utilities
9.1%
Information Technology
8.9%
Energy
8.4%
Real Estate
8.0%
Consumer Discretionary
7.2%
Consumer Staples
6.8%
Materials
6.7%
Other
9.7%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025650  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Mid Cap Value Fund
Class Name Service
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$54
1.08%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 54
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.08% [8]
AssetsNet $ 436,854,840
Holdings Count | Holding 104
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,586,101
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 49.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$436,854,840
  • # of Portfolio Holdings104
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate49%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$1,586,101
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials
17.8%
Industrials
16.2%
Utilities
9.1%
Information Technology
8.9%
Energy
8.4%
Real Estate
8.0%
Consumer Discretionary
7.2%
Consumer Staples
6.8%
Materials
6.7%
Other
9.7%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025640  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Small Cap Equity Insights Fund
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$40
0.81%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 40
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.81% [9]
AssetsNet $ 153,385,139
Holdings Count | Holding 530
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 509,051
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 79.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$153,385,139
  • # of Portfolio Holdings530
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate79%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$509,051
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials
19.1%
Health Care
17.0%
Information Technology
14.7%
Industrials
14.5%
Consumer Discretionary
12.0%
Real Estate
6.6%
Energy
5.0%
Utilities
2.8%
Communication Services
2.6%
Other
4.1%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025641  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Small Cap Equity Insights Fund
Class Name Service
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Small Cap Equity Insights Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$52
1.06%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 52
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.06% [10]
AssetsNet $ 153,385,139
Holdings Count | Holding 530
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 509,051
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 79.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$153,385,139
  • # of Portfolio Holdings530
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate79%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$509,051
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Financials
19.1%
Health Care
17.0%
Information Technology
14.7%
Industrials
14.5%
Consumer Discretionary
12.0%
Real Estate
6.6%
Energy
5.0%
Utilities
2.8%
Communication Services
2.6%
Other
4.1%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025643  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Strategic Growth Fund
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$36
0.70%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 36
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70% [11]
AssetsNet $ 440,900,632
Holdings Count | Holding 54
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,320,920
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$440,900,632
  • # of Portfolio Holdings54
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate31%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$1,320,920
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology
50.7%
Communication Services
12.3%
Consumer Discretionary
9.8%
Health Care
9.3%
Industrials
6.8%
Financials
4.3%
Consumer Staples
2.2%
Materials
1.6%
Energy
1.5%
Money Market Instruments
1.3%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025644  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Strategic Growth Fund
Class Name Service
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Strategic Growth Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$49
0.95%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 49
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.95% [12]
AssetsNet $ 440,900,632
Holdings Count | Holding 54
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,320,920
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 31.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$440,900,632
  • # of Portfolio Holdings54
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate31%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$1,320,920
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology
50.7%
Communication Services
12.3%
Consumer Discretionary
9.8%
Health Care
9.3%
Industrials
6.8%
Financials
4.3%
Consumer Staples
2.2%
Materials
1.6%
Energy
1.5%
Money Market Instruments
1.3%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025633  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - U.S. Equity Insights Fund
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Insights Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$28
0.56%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 28
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.56% [13]
AssetsNet $ 371,527,957
Holdings Count | Holding 157
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 957,120
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 98.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$371,527,957
  • # of Portfolio Holdings157
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate98%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$957,120
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology
30.1%
Financials
16.8%
Communication Services
11.4%
Health Care
10.1%
Consumer Discretionary
9.8%
Industrials
8.0%
Consumer Staples
4.2%
Real Estate
3.5%
Energy
2.1%
Other
3.2%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025634  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - U.S. Equity Insights Fund
Class Name Service
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs U.S. Equity Insights Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$39
0.77%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 39
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.77% [14]
AssetsNet $ 371,527,957
Holdings Count | Holding 157
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 957,120
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 98.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$371,527,957
  • # of Portfolio Holdings157
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate98%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$957,120
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Information Technology
30.1%
Financials
16.8%
Communication Services
11.4%
Health Care
10.1%
Consumer Discretionary
9.8%
Industrials
8.0%
Consumer Staples
4.2%
Real Estate
3.5%
Energy
2.1%
Other
3.2%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000133600  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Trend Driven Allocation Fund
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Trend Driven Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$34
0.67%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 34
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67% [15]
AssetsNet $ 245,758,845
Holdings Count | Holding 12
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 804,540
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 47.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$245,758,845
  • # of Portfolio Holdings12
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate47%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$804,540
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Class Exposure (%)^

Gross
Long
Short
Net
Developed markets ex US Equity
13.1
13.1
-
13.1
Long-Term Fixed Income
31.0
31.0
-
31.0
Cash and Short-Term Investments
134.2
104.5
29.7
74.8
US Equity
56.2
56.2
-
56.2
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000110307  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Trend Driven Allocation Fund
Class Name Service
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Trend Driven Allocation Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$46
0.92%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 46
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.92% [16]
AssetsNet $ 245,758,845
Holdings Count | Holding 12
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 804,540
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 47.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$245,758,845
  • # of Portfolio Holdings12
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate47%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$804,540
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Class Exposure (%)^

Gross
Long
Short
Net
Developed markets ex US Equity
13.1
13.1
-
13.1
Long-Term Fixed Income
31.0
31.0
-
31.0
Cash and Short-Term Investments
134.2
104.5
29.7
74.8
US Equity
56.2
56.2
-
56.2
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000128922  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Core Fixed Income Fund
Class Name Institutional
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$21
0.41%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.41% [17]
AssetsNet $ 184,680,924
Holdings Count | Holding 682
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 332,496
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 285.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$184,680,924
  • # of Portfolio Holdings682
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate285%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$332,496
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Mortgage-Backed Securities
34.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
27.2%
Corporate Bond
21.4%
Asset- Backed Securities
11.8%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.6%
Foreign Bond
5.1%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
2.0%
Foreign Government Securities
1.3%
Other
10.0%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025636  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Core Fixed Income Fund
Class Name Service
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$33
0.66%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.66% [18]
AssetsNet $ 184,680,924
Holdings Count | Holding 682
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 332,496
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 285.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$184,680,924
  • # of Portfolio Holdings682
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate285%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$332,496
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Mortgage-Backed Securities
34.1%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
27.2%
Corporate Bond
21.4%
Asset- Backed Securities
11.8%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.6%
Foreign Bond
5.1%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
2.0%
Foreign Government Securities
1.3%
Other
10.0%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000133599  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Government Money Market Fund
Class Name Institutional Shares
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Government Money Market Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$9
0.18%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 9
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.18% [19]
AssetsNet $ 3,951,456,567
Holdings Count | Holding 323
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,044,884
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$3,951,456,567
  • # of Portfolio Holdings323
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$3,044,884
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Repurchase Agreements
62.8%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
35.3%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations
9.8%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
C000025638  
Shareholder Report [Line Items]  
Fund Name Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Government Money Market Fund
Class Name Service Shares
No Trading Symbol [Flag] true
Annual or Semi-Annual Statement [Text Block] This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about Goldman Sachs Government Money Market Fund (the “Fund”) for the period of January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
Additional Information [Text Block] You can find additional information about the Fund at am.gs.com or dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-800-621-2550.
Additional Information Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Expenses [Text Block]

What were the Fund costs for the period?

Based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment.

Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$22
0.43%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 22
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.43% [20]
AssetsNet $ 3,951,456,567
Holdings Count | Holding 323
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,044,884
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics (as of June 30, 2025)

  • Total Net Assets$3,951,456,567
  • # of Portfolio Holdings323
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid$3,044,884
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Repurchase Agreements
62.8%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
35.3%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations
9.8%
Updated Prospectus Phone Number 1-800-621-2550
Updated Prospectus Web Address <span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); display: inline; flex-wrap: nowrap; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 400; grid-area: auto; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; overflow: visible; text-align: left; text-align-last: auto; white-space-collapse: preserve-breaks;">dfinview.com/GoldmanSachs</span>
[1] Annualized
[2] Annualized
[3] Annualized
[4] Annualized
[5] Annualized
[6] Annualized
[7] Annualized
[8] Annualized
[9] Annualized
[10] Annualized
[11] Annualized
[12] Annualized
[13] Annualized
[14] Annualized
[15] Annualized
[16] Annualized
[17] Annualized
[18] Annualized
[19] Annualized
[20] Annualized