v3.26.1
Shareholder Report
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
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, 2026
Shareholder Report Annual or Semi-Annual Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$42
0.80%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.80% [1]
AssetsNet $ 136,648,439
Holdings Count | Holding 333
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 512,626
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 76.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$136,648,439
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End333
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period76%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$512,626
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Financials
23.6%
Industrials
18.4%
Information Technology
13.5%
Health Care
10.1%
Consumer Discretionary
9.1%
Consumer Staples
7.6%
Materials
5.6%
Communication Services
3.4%
Energy
3.2%
Other
3.0%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$55
1.05%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 55
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.05% [2]
AssetsNet $ 136,648,439
Holdings Count | Holding 333
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 512,626
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 76.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$136,648,439
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End333
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period76%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$512,626
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Financials
23.6%
Industrials
18.4%
Information Technology
13.5%
Health Care
10.1%
Consumer Discretionary
9.1%
Consumer Staples
7.6%
Materials
5.6%
Communication Services
3.4%
Energy
3.2%
Other
3.0%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$38
0.70%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 38
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70% [3]
AssetsNet $ 282,668,467
Holdings Count | Holding 61
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 912,851
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 68.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$282,668,467
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End61
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period68%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$912,851
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Information Technology
19.5%
Financials
19.0%
Industrials
13.6%
Health Care
11.8%
Consumer Discretionary
11.3%
Consumer Staples
8.1%
Materials
4.3%
Energy
4.1%
Utilities
4.0%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$50
0.93%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 50
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.93% [4]
AssetsNet $ 282,668,467
Holdings Count | Holding 61
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 912,851
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 68.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$282,668,467
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End61
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period68%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$912,851
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Information Technology
19.5%
Financials
19.0%
Industrials
13.6%
Health Care
11.8%
Consumer Discretionary
11.3%
Consumer Staples
8.1%
Materials
4.3%
Energy
4.1%
Utilities
4.0%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$45
0.83%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83% [5]
AssetsNet $ 73,553,052
Holdings Count | Holding 65
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 259,200
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 78.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$73,553,052
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End65
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period78%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$259,200
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Information Technology
29.4%
Industrials
18.3%
Health Care
17.5%
Consumer Discretionary
12.3%
Financials
5.6%
Materials
4.2%
Communication Services
3.9%
Utilities
2.8%
Other
6.1%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$53
0.98%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 53
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.98% [6]
AssetsNet $ 73,553,052
Holdings Count | Holding 65
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 259,200
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 78.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$73,553,052
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End65
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period78%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$259,200
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Information Technology
29.4%
Industrials
18.3%
Health Care
17.5%
Consumer Discretionary
12.3%
Financials
5.6%
Materials
4.2%
Communication Services
3.9%
Utilities
2.8%
Other
6.1%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$43
0.81%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 43
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.81% [7]
AssetsNet $ 489,633,683
Holdings Count | Holding 84
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,784,622
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 87.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$489,633,683
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End84
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period87%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$1,784,622
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Industrials
18.1%
Financials
16.7%
Information Technology
9.8%
Consumer Discretionary
9.1%
Health Care
8.7%
Utilities
8.7%
Materials
7.5%
Energy
7.0%
Real Estate
6.3%
Other
7.3%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$57
1.06%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 57
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.06% [8]
AssetsNet $ 489,633,683
Holdings Count | Holding 84
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,784,622
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 87.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$489,633,683
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End84
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period87%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$1,784,622
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Industrials
18.1%
Financials
16.7%
Information Technology
9.8%
Consumer Discretionary
9.1%
Health Care
8.7%
Utilities
8.7%
Materials
7.5%
Energy
7.0%
Real Estate
6.3%
Other
7.3%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$45
0.81%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 45
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.81% [9]
AssetsNet $ 228,501,781
Holdings Count | Holding 580
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 698,507
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 90.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$228,501,781
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End580
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period90%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$698,507
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Health Care
19.5%
Financials
18.1%
Industrials
14.2%
Information Technology
13.5%
Consumer Discretionary
12.9%
Energy
6.5%
Real Estate
5.6%
Materials
5.3%
Communication Services
3.7%
Other
1.8%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$59
1.06%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 59
Expense Ratio, Percent 1.06% [10]
AssetsNet $ 228,501,781
Holdings Count | Holding 580
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 698,507
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 90.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$228,501,781
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End580
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period90%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$698,507
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Health Care
19.5%
Financials
18.1%
Industrials
14.2%
Information Technology
13.5%
Consumer Discretionary
12.9%
Energy
6.5%
Real Estate
5.6%
Materials
5.3%
Communication Services
3.7%
Other
1.8%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$37
0.70%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 37
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.70% [11]
AssetsNet $ 501,931,759
Holdings Count | Holding 58
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,539,268
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 37.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$501,931,759
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End58
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period37%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$1,539,268
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Information Technology
46.8%
Communication Services
17.7%
Industrials
11.9%
Health Care
8.1%
Consumer Discretionary
6.2%
Financials
5.0%
Materials
1.2%
Energy
1.2%
Consumer Staples
1.2%
Other
2.0%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$50
0.95%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 50
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.95% [12]
AssetsNet $ 501,931,759
Holdings Count | Holding 58
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 1,539,268
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 37.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$501,931,759
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End58
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period37%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$1,539,268
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Information Technology
46.8%
Communication Services
17.7%
Industrials
11.9%
Health Care
8.1%
Consumer Discretionary
6.2%
Financials
5.0%
Materials
1.2%
Energy
1.2%
Consumer Staples
1.2%
Other
2.0%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$29
0.56%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 29
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.56% [13]
AssetsNet $ 376,997,720
Holdings Count | Holding 148
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 992,740
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 112.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$376,997,720
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End148
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period112%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$992,740
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Information Technology
36.1%
Consumer Discretionary
11.8%
Financials
11.6%
Health Care
10.9%
Communication Services
9.0%
Industrials
8.5%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Energy
2.7%
Real Estate
1.9%
Other
1.1%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
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 $ 376,997,720
Holdings Count | Holding 148
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 992,740
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 112.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$376,997,720
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End148
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period112%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$992,740
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Information Technology
36.1%
Consumer Discretionary
11.8%
Financials
11.6%
Health Care
10.9%
Communication Services
9.0%
Industrials
8.5%
Consumer Staples
5.5%
Energy
2.7%
Real Estate
1.9%
Other
1.1%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$21
0.42%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 21
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.42% [15]
AssetsNet $ 238,052,088
Holdings Count | Holding 689
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 441,274
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 228.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$238,052,088
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End689
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period228%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$441,274
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Mortgage-Backed Securities
32.8%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
27.3%
Corporate Bond
25.2%
Asset- Backed Securities
12.6%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.2%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
3.6%
Foreign Bond
3.0%
Foreign Government Securities
1.3%
Other
4.7%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$33
0.67%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 33
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.67% [16]
AssetsNet $ 238,052,088
Holdings Count | Holding 689
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 441,274
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 228.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$238,052,088
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End689
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period228%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$441,274
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Mortgage-Backed Securities
32.8%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
27.3%
Corporate Bond
25.2%
Asset- Backed Securities
12.6%
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities
5.2%
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
3.6%
Foreign Bond
3.0%
Foreign Government Securities
1.3%
Other
4.7%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Institutional
$30
0.58%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 30
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.58% [17]
AssetsNet $ 151,609,730
Holdings Count | Holding 12
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 418,392
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$151,609,730
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End12
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period6%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$418,392
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Class Exposure (%)*

Table Summary
Gross
Long
Short
Net
Long-Term Fixed Income
33.2
33.2
-
33.2
US Equity
55.1
55.1
-
55.1
Cash and Short-Term Investments
277.2
175.0
102.2
72.9
Developed markets ex US Equity
14.3
14.3
-
14.3
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
Class
Costs of a $10,000 investment
Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment
Service
$42
0.83%Footnote Reference*
Footnote Description
Footnote*
Annualized
Expenses Paid, Amount $ 42
Expense Ratio, Percent 0.83% [18]
AssetsNet $ 151,609,730
Holdings Count | Holding 12
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 418,392
InvestmentCompanyPortfolioTurnover 6.00%
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$151,609,730
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End12
  • Portfolio Turnover Rate for the Period6%
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$418,392
Holdings [Text Block]

Asset Class Exposure (%)*

Table Summary
Gross
Long
Short
Net
Long-Term Fixed Income
33.2
33.2
-
33.2
US Equity
55.1
55.1
-
55.1
Cash and Short-Term Investments
277.2
175.0
102.2
72.9
Developed markets ex US Equity
14.3
14.3
-
14.3
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
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 $ 3,615,034,814
Holdings Count | Holding 369
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,069,793
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$3,615,034,814
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End369
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$3,069,793
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Repurchase Agreements
69.4%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations
20.5%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
16.1%
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>
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, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (the “Period”).
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.

Table Summary
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 $ 3,615,034,814
Holdings Count | Holding 369
Advisory Fees Paid, Amount $ 3,069,793
Additional Fund Statistics [Text Block]

Key Fund Statistics

  • Total Net Assets as of Period End$3,615,034,814
  • # of Portfolio Holdings as of Period End369
  • Total Net Advisory Fees Paid for the Period$3,069,793
Holdings [Text Block]

Sector Allocation (%)

Table Summary
Repurchase Agreements
69.4%
U.S. Government Agency Obligations
20.5%
U.S. Treasury Obligations
16.1%
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>
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