Integration is a key concept related to the future of migrants, but asylum seekers are still not a group affected by integration policy in Croatia. Although asylum seekers in Croatia have the right of accommodation and the basic material conditions of reception, unlike asylum seekers, they do not have the right of assistance concerning integration into society. The aim of the research was to gain insight into the experiences of asylum seekers in Croatia in order to identify key problems that prevent them from exercising their rights and integrating into society. The first phase of integration in Croatia is problematic, neglected and indispensable. Beginning with integration measures only after the asylum application has been granted is overdue, as it leads applicants to exclusion and makes it difficult for them to integrate after acquiring refugee status. After acquiring refugee status they are entitled to state support for a period of two years, after which they run the risk of not being able to insure basic living conditions. Qualitative methodology used in the research aimed to give insight into asylum seekers view of the Croatian asylum system. The findings show that the work of civil society organizations holds a major role in ensuring the legally guaranteed right to information and assistance in early integration and learning of the language and culture of society. By preventing their voluntary integration efforts, asylum seekers are put under higher risk of isolation.