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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Mar. 10, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Entity Registrant Name VirnetX Holding Corp    
Entity Central Index Key 0001082324    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 225,740,380
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   58,144,888  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016