Communication of the secure account service with the ETIAS Central System
Article 5
1. Following a request for additional information or documentation by an ETIAS National Unit, pursuant to Articles 27 or 44 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1240, the ETIAS Central System shall immediately inform the secure account service of such request via the secure web service, referred to in point (l) of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1240. 2. Upon submission of additional information or documentation by the applicant, the secure account service shall: (a) calculate hash values of the submitted files; and (b) transmit the additional information or documentation to the ETIAS Central System through the secure web service. 3. The secure web service shall conduct the necessary verification processes to ensure that the documents are safe and secure prior to transmitting them to the ETIAS Central System. 4. The ETIAS Central System shall record and store the additional information and/or documentation on the application file in accordance with Articles 27(9) and 44(3) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1240.