v3.26.3
Expense Example - Putnam VT Sustainable Leaders Fund
Jun. 30, 2026
USD ($)
Class IA Shares  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year $ 64
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 201
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 350
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years 786
Class IB Shares  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Expense Example, with Redemption, 1 Year 90
Expense Example, with Redemption, 3 Years 281
Expense Example, with Redemption, 5 Years 488
Expense Example, with Redemption, 10 Years $ 1,084