N-4 |
Aug. 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Prospectus: | |
| Document Type | N-4 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NYLIAC VARIABLE ANNUITY SEPARATE ACCOUNT III |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000934298 |
| Entity Investment Company Type | N-4 |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 13, 2026 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| New York Life Premier Advisory Variable Annuity | |
| Item 17. Investment Options [Line Items] | |
| Investment Options (N-4) [Text Block] | Effective August 1, 2026, all references to The Putnam Advisory Company, LLC as a subadviser to the Putnam VT International Value Fund – Class IB were deleted and replaced with Templeton Asset Management Ltd. |
| New York Life Premier Advisory Variable Annuity | Putnam VT International Value Fund - Class IB | |
| Variable Option [Line Items] | |
| Portfolio Company Subadviser [Text Block] | Templeton Asset Management Ltd |