diff --git a/docs/plugin-transform-typescript.md b/docs/plugin-transform-typescript.md
index 042d75f7ad..b891eee670 100644
--- a/docs/plugin-transform-typescript.md
+++ b/docs/plugin-transform-typescript.md
@@ -130,6 +130,10 @@ Replace the function used when compiling JSX fragment expressions. This is so th
 
 `boolean`, defaults to `false`
 
+:::caution Pending defaults change
+The default value will be `true` in Babel 9.0.
+:::
+
 Added in: `v7.9.0`
 
 When set to `true`, the transform will only remove [type-only imports](https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/handbook/release-notes/typescript-3-8.html#type-only-imports-exports) (introduced in TypeScript 3.8). This should only be used if you are using TypeScript >= 3.8.
diff --git a/docs/preset-typescript.md b/docs/preset-typescript.md
index 5aeae9fa9b..b168e5d06e 100644
--- a/docs/preset-typescript.md
+++ b/docs/preset-typescript.md
@@ -131,9 +131,17 @@ When it is set to `true`, Babel will provide a general TS plugin. If you want to
 
 ### `onlyRemoveTypeImports`
 
-`boolean`, defaults to `false`
+`boolean`, defaults to `true`
+
+<details>
+  <summary>History</summary>
+
+| Version | Changes |
+| --- | --- |
+| `v7.9.0` | Added `onlyRemoveTypeImports`, defaults to `false` |
+| `v8.0.0` | defaults to `true` |
 
-Added in: `v7.9.0`
+</details>
 
 When set to `true`, the transform will only remove [type-only imports](https://www.typescriptlang.org/docs/handbook/release-notes/typescript-3-8.html#type-only-imports-exports) (introduced in TypeScript 3.8). This should only be used if you are using TypeScript >= 3.8.
 
diff --git a/docs/v8-migration.md b/docs/v8-migration.md
index 66f001f8ce..55dcf2a7ed 100644
--- a/docs/v8-migration.md
+++ b/docs/v8-migration.md
@@ -574,6 +574,10 @@ Make sure to also check the [@babel/plugin-transform-typescript](#babel-plugin-t
 
   **Migration**: The preset will also report invalid option names. Refer to the [docs](./preset-typescript.md#options) and ensure valid usage. For example, `runtime` is not a valid `preset-typescript` option and thus should be removed.
 
+- `onlyRemoveTypeImports` defaults to `true` ([#12460](https://github.com/babel/babel/pull/12460))
+
+  **Migration**: If you use TypeScript < 3.8 or don't have `verbatimModuleSyntax` set to `true` in your TSConfig, specify `onlyRemoveTypeImports: false`.
+
 ### `@babel/plugin-transform-typescript` {#babel-plugin-transform-typescript}
 
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